Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • M.M., Duke University 2022
  • Crile Research Fellow, Surgery/Urology, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic 2012 - 2013
  • Male Infertility Fellow, Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic 2011 - 2012
  • Urology Resident, Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center 1998 - 2001
  • General Surgery Resident, Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center 1997 - 1998
  • General Surgery Intern, Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center 1995 - 1996
  • M.D., Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1995
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Associate Professor of Surgery, Surgery, Urology, Surgery 2017 - 2020
  • Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Surgery, Surgery, Urology, Surgery 2017
• Recognition
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  Awards & Honors

  • Legion Of Merit. US Army. 2016
• Research
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  External Relationships

  • Diviner
  • Frame Fertility
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Kim, Anne E., Ariel Nelson, Kyle Stimpert, Rebecca L. Flyckt, Nannan Thirumavalavan, Karen C. Baker, Sophia C. Weinmann, and Christopher J. Hoimes. “Minding the Bathwater: Fertility and Reproductive Toxicity in the Age of Immuno-Oncology.” Jco Oncol Pract, September 29, 2022, OP2200469. https://doi.org/10.1200/OP.22.00469.
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    • Baker, Karen C., Anne Z. Steiner, Karl R. Hansen, Kurt T. Barnhart, Marcelle I. Cedars, Richard S. Legro, Michael P. Diamond, et al. “Poor reproducibility of percentage of normally shaped sperm using the World Health Organization Fifth Edition strict grading criteria.” F S Rep 3, no. 2 (June 2022): 110–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xfre.2022.03.003.
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    • Phelan, Rachel, Annie Im, Rebecca L. Hunter, Yoshihiro Inamoto, Maria Teresa Lupo-Stanghellini, Alicia Rovo, Sherif M. Badawy, et al. “Male-Specific Late Effects in Adult Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Recipients: A Systematic Review from the Late Effects and Quality of Life Working Committee of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research and Transplant Complications Working Party of the European Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation.” Transplant Cell Ther 28, no. 6 (June 2022): 335.e1-335.e17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtct.2021.10.013.
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    • Hertz, Alexandria M., Andrew W. Stamm, Mark I. Anderson, and Karen C. Baker. “Impact of surgical volume and resident involvement on patency rates after vasectomy reversal-A 14-year experience in an open access system.” Asian J Urol 8, no. 2 (April 2021): 197–203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajur.2020.04.001.
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    • Janssen, Karmon M., Neris M. Nieves-Robbins, Trevor B. Echelmeier, David K. Nguyen, and Karen C. Baker. “Could Nonenhanced Computer Tomography Suffice as the Imaging Study of Choice for the Screening of Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria?” Urology 120 (October 2018): 36–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2018.07.013.
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    • Starks, C., A. M. Zampini, N. N. Tadros, J. McGill, K. Baker, and E. S. Sabanegh. “Reduction in Opioid Prescribing Using a Postoperative Pain Management Protocol following Scrotal and Subinguinal Surgery.” Urology Practice 5, no. 3 (May 1, 2018): 217–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urpr.2017.03.010.
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    • Baker, Karen, Jianbo Li, and Edmund Sabanegh. “Analysis of semen parameters in male referrals: impact of reference limits, stratification by fertility categories, predictors of change, and comparison of normal semen parameters in subfertile couples.” Fertil Steril 103, no. 1 (January 2015): 59-65.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2014.09.043.
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    • Khurana, Kiranpreet K., Karen Baker, Tianming Gao, and Edmund S. Sabanegh. “The economic burden of genetic tests for the infertile male: a pilot algorithm to improve test predictive value.” J Urol 191, no. 4 (April 2014): 1066–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2013.10.069.
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    • Niederberger, Craig. “Re: Pregnancy after varicocelectomy: impact of postoperative motility and DFI.” J Urol 190, no. 6 (December 2013): 2210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2013.08.096.
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    • Baker, Karen, John McGill, Rakesh Sharma, Ashok Agarwal, and Edmund Sabanegh. “Pregnancy after varicocelectomy: impact of postoperative motility and DFI.” Urology 81, no. 4 (April 2013): 760–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2012.12.005.
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    • Baker, Karen, and Edmund Sabanegh. “Obstructive azoospermia: reconstructive techniques and results.” Clinics (Sao Paulo) 68 Suppl 1, no. Suppl 1 (2013): 61–73. https://doi.org/10.6061/clinics/2013(sup01)07.
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    • Pugliese, Jennifer M., and Karen C. Baker. “Epidemiology of nephrolithiasis in personnel returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom.” Urology 74, no. 1 (July 2009): 56–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2008.10.079.
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    • DeCastro, Brian J., and Karen C. Baker. “Effect of flexible cystoscopy on serum prostate-specific antigen values.” Urology 73, no. 2 (February 2009): 237–40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2008.09.011.
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    • Pugliese, J. M., and K. C. Baker. “Reply.” Urology 74, no. 1 (January 1, 2009): 60–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2009.01.041.
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    • Gurski, Jennifer, and Karen C. Baker. “An unusual presentation: renal tuberculosis.” Scientificworldjournal 8 (December 23, 2008): 1254–55. https://doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2008.162.
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    • Baker, Karen, and Raymond A. Costabile. “Demographics, stone characteristic, and treatment of urinary calculi at the 47th Combat Support Hospital during the first 6 months of Operation Iraqi Freedom.” Mil Med 172, no. 5 (May 2007): 498–503. https://doi.org/10.7205/milmed.172.5.498.
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    • Baker, K. C., and C. Oakman. “Thrombosed urethral prolapse in a premenopausal woman.” Journal of Pelvic Medicine and Surgery 12, no. 3 (May 1, 2006): 171–73. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.spv.0000220675.24994.39.
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    • Evans, Karen, and Raymond A. Costabile. “Time to development of symptomatic urinary calculi in a high risk environment.” J Urol 173, no. 3 (March 2005): 858–61. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ju.0000152578.07262.1c.
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    • Evans, Karen. “Rapidly growing adenomatoid tumor extending into testicular parenchyma mimics testicular carcinoma.” Urology 64, no. 3 (September 2004): 589–589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urology.2004.04.068.
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    • Evans, K. C., A. C. Peterson, H. E. Ruiz, and R. A. Costabile. “Use of oral ketoconazole to prevent postoperative erections following penile surgery.” Int J Impot Res 16, no. 4 (August 2004): 346–49. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijir.3901160.
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    • Sprenger, Cynthia C., Mary E. Vail, Karen Evans, Jerry Simurdak, and Stephen R. Plymate. “Over-expression of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-related protein-1(IGFBP-rP1/mac25) in the M12 prostate cancer cell line alters tumor growth by a delay in G1 and cyclin A associated apoptosis.” Oncogene 21, no. 1 (January 3, 2002): 140–47. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.onc.1205021.
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  • Book Sections

    • Baker, Karen, and Edmund Sabanegh. “Sperm Surgical Retrieval Techniques: Critical Review.” In Medical & Surgical Management of Male Infertility. Jaypee Brothers,Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited, 2013.
    • Baker, K., and E. Sabanegh. “The role of microsurgical reconstruction in the era of ICSI.” In Microsurgery for Fertility Specialists: A Practical Text, 153–66, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4196-0_11.
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• Teaching & Mentoring
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  Recent Courses

  • SURGERY 227C: Urology 2022
  • SURGERY 451C: Sub-Internship in Urologic Surgery 2022
  • SURGERY 227C: Urology 2021
  • SURGERY 451C: Sub-Internship in Urologic Surgery 2021
  • SURGERY 227C: Urology 2020
  • SURGERY 451C: Sub-Internship in Urologic Surgery 2020
• Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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  Presentations & Appearances

  • Retrospective Review of the Utility of CT Urography in the Setting of Initial Asymptomatic Microscopic Hematuria. 64th James C. Kimbrough Urological Seminar. Society of Government Service Urologists . January 2017  2017
  • Panelist: The Business of Medicine. Capstone Graduate Medical Education Seminar. Madigan Army Medical Center. May 2016  2016
  • Panelist: Working at a Community Hospital / MEDDAC. Capstone Graduate Medical Education Seminar. Madigan Amry Medical Center. May 2016  2016
  • Hexaminolevulinate blue-light cystoscopy in a patient with metastatic melanoma of the bladder. 63rd James C. Kimbrough Urological Seminar. Society of Government Service Urologist. January 2016  2016
  • Drugs that Impact Male Fertility. Grand Rounds. Duke University Health System, Urology Division. October 2015  2015
  • Mind the Gap: Subject below WHO 4th Ed but above WHO 5th Ed minimum reference values have substantial odds of abnormal semen results on subsequent testing. American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting. October 2013  2013
  • Resurgence of Chemically Induced Priapism in the Era of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 55th James C. Kimbrough Urological Seminar. Society of Government Service Urologists. January 2008  2008
  • The Effect of Flexible Cystoscopy on Serum PSA values. 54th James C. Kimbrough Urological Seminar. Society of Government Service Urologists . January 2007  2007
  • The Epidemiology of Nephrolithiasis in Personnel Returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom. 54th James C. Kimbrough Urological Seminar. Society of Government Service Urologists. January 2007  2007
  • The Epidemiology of Nephrolithiasis in Personnel Returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom . Northwest Urologic Society Annual Meeting. December 2006  2006
  • Animal Use and Laboratory Animal Models in Urology: Novel Uses for Research and Resident Training . 53rd James C. Kimbrough Urological Seminar. Society of Government Service Urologists. January 2006  2006
  • The Effect of Flexible Cystoscopy on Serum PSA values. Western Section AUA Conference. January 2006  2006
  • Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in urethral swabs of male patients undergoing testing for sexually transmitted disease. Northwest Urologic Society Annual Meeting. December 2004  2004
  • Time to Development of Symptomatic Urinary Calculi in the High-risk Environment of Southwestern Asia. XXXV International Congress on Military Medicine. September 2004  2004
  • Utilization of Outpatient Services at the 47th CSH during OIF. XXXV International Congress on Military Medicine. September 2004  2004
  • The Diagnostic Value of Retrograde Pyeloureterograms Performed for “Fractional Visualization” of the Ureters or Collecting System on Intravenous Pyelogram . American Urological Association National Conference. June 2001  2001
  • Use of Ketoconazole to Inhibit Post-operative Erections in Penile and Urethral Reconstructive Surgery . American Urological Association National Conference. June 2001  2001
  • Use of Ketoconazole to Inhibit Post-operative Erections in Penile and Urethral Reconstructive Surgery . 48th James C. Kimbrough Urological Seminar. Society of Government Service Urologists. January 2001  2001
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  Outreach & Engaged Scholarship

  • American Urologic Association Hands on Ultrasound Course. Instructor: “Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia” . February 2011  2011
  • American Urologic Association Hands on Ultrasound Course . Co-Director “Ultrasound of the Scrotum". Society of Government Service Urologists. January 2011  2011
  • American Urologic Association Hands on Ultrasound Course. Instructor: “Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia”. November 2010  2010
  • American Urological Association Hands On Ultrasound Course. • Instructor: “Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia,” “Ultrasound of the Prostate,” and “Ultrasound of the Abdomen”. American Urological Association National Meeting. May 2010  2010
  • American Urological Association Hands On Ultrasound Course. Instructor: “Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia” and “Ultrasound of the Prostate”. American Urological Association Western Section. October 2009  2009
  • Introduction to Animal Use and Laboratory Animal Models in Urology. Instructor: Novel Uses for Research and Resident Training: Designing an Animal Use . American Urological Association National Conference. May 2007  2007
  • Novel Uses for Research and Resident Training: Designing an Animal Use Project. Instructor: Introduction to Animal Use and Laboratory Animal Models in Urology. American Urological Association National Conference. May 2006  2006

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