Kristen N. Errico, MD
PGY VI - Chief
Personal Statement:
Dr. Errico was born and raised in Newtown, Connecticut. She received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Emory University and medical degree from Quinnipiac University. Her professional interests are broad and span both cardiac and thoracic surgery including transplant, heart failure, and aortic surgery. Outside the hospital, she enjoys horseback riding, cooking, and finding hidden treasures at the thrift store.
Education
July 2018-Present
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Physician
August 2014 - May 2018
Quinnipiac University, Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine
North Haven, CT
Doctor of Medicine with distinction in Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research
August 2010 - May 2014
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cum Laude
Research
January 2020 – Present University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of CT Surgery, San Antonio, TX
- Intrapleural Impedance Sensor Real-Time Tracking of Pneumothorax in a Porcine Model of Air Leak Mentor: Daniel DeArmond MD
October 2016 – May 2018 Waterbury Hospital, Department of Surgery, Waterbury, CT
- Retrospective analysis of patient outcomes following ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) procedure
August 2013 – August 2014 Emory University, Department of Biology, Atlanta, GA
- Honors research investigating the future use of zebrafish as a model organism to study chordomas by determining gene expression at various stages of development in drug-treated zebrafish embryos with chordoma-like tumors
Awards & Accomplishments
August 2014 St. Vincent’s Medical Center Primary Care Scholarship
March 2017 3rd Place Case Presentation Poster St. Vincent’s Medical Center 13th Annual Science Symposium
Emory University Dean’s List Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014
Affiliations
August 2015 – Present Next Netters Mentorship Program
- Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine, North Haven, CT
- President
May 2014 – Present Big Brother/Sister Mentorship Program
- Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine, North Haven, CT
- Mentor
September 2015 – May 2016 Office of Admissions
- Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine, North Haven, CT
- Interviewer
- Interviewed and evaluated candidates applying to the school of medicine
September 2015 – May 2016 Office of Admissions
- Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine, North Haven, CT
- Student Ambassador
September 2015 – May 2016 M1 Pharmacology Course
- Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine, North Haven, CT
- Teaching Assistant
September 2014 – May 2015 Health Careers Pathway
- Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine, North Haven, CT
- Instructor
- Lectured and developed a curriculum for 6th-12th graders at local schools about pharmacology and neuroscience
Publications
Thumma, S., Errico, K., Manchala, V., Matanna, J. (2018). “Lisinopril-Induced Acute Pancreatitis.” American Journal of Therapeutics. Published online July 2018.
Presentations
Errico K. DeArmond D. Intrapleural impedance monitoring and intervention for chest tube management. UT Health San Antonio Annual Aust Society Scientific Symposium. June 2020.
Errico K. Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy: Good Poetry or Bad? UT Health San Antonio Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rounds. May 2020.
Errico K. Return of the MAC: Surgical Management of Mycobacterium Avium Complex. UT Health San Antonio Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rounds. December 2019.
Errico K. Training a CT surgeon: are we doing it right? UT Health San Antonio Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rounds. May 2019.
Errico K, Benbrahim A. Laparoscopic repair of a perforated duodenal ulcer with a falciform ligament pedicle flap: a case report. Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting 2017.
Errico K, Benbrahim A. Laparoscopic repair of a perforated duodenal ulcer with a falciform ligament pedicle flap: a case report. St. Vincent’s Medical Center 13th Annual Science Symposium. Bridgeport, CT. March 2017.