Kristen Dougherty
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Dr. Kristen Dougherty is a surgical oncologist and health services researcher whose work focuses on optimizing surgical care for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies, particularly gastric cancer. Her research critically examines the intersection of surgical technique, hospital infrastructure, and patient outcomes. In her highly cited 2022 study, "Impact of Hospital Volume on Utilization of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gastric Cancer," Dr. Dougherty leveraged national cancer registry data to demonstrate that patients treated at high-volume centers are significantly more likely to receive minimally invasive approaches—including laparoscopic and robotic techniques—compared to those at lower-volume hospitals. This work, which has garnered 5 citations, provides essential evidence for regionalizing complex cancer care and highlights disparities in access to advanced surgical technologies. Dr. Dougherty’s contributions are shaping clinical guidelines and informing policy discussions on surgical quality improvement. Her research agenda continues to explore how hospital-level factors influence the adoption of innovative techniques, with the ultimate goal of ensuring equitable, high-quality surgical care for all patients.
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