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Karin Plummer Potoka, MD

plumkc@upmc.edu

Personal Information

Hometown

Albuquerque, NM

College/Medical School

University of Pittsburgh

Jefferson Medical College (yrs 1 & 2); University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (graduated 2008)

Residency

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Career/Research Interests

Academic Medicine in Neonatology; Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia/Pulmonary Hypertension and treatment methods to alter vascular hyperreactivity in Chronic Lung Disease of preterm infants.

Hobbies/Interests

Skiing, Hiking, Running. I enjoy many of the Major and Collegiate sports events that take place in Pittsburgh. I also enjoy visiting the Cultural District with all the shows and food it has to offer.

S.O./Married/Kids/Pets

Married to Douglas Potoka, MD: General Pediatric and Thoracic Surgeon, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (Division of General Surgery UPMC). Daughter Madison (4 yrs old), Son Jackson (2 yrs old)

Likes About Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Children's Hospital has a multitude of multi-disciplinary specialties which provide excellent care for families. This provides expanded teaching and research opportunities for training physicians. Pittsburgh is a city rich with cultural and sports venues. Additionally it has a strong restaurant scene and multiple outdoor adventure options. It is a family friendly region with excellent schools and extracurricular activities for kids also.

Last Update
January 18, 2013

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