Karen S. McCoy, MD

Karen McCoy

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Biography

Karen S. McCoy, MD, is chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Nationwide Foundation Endowed Chair in Pulmonary Medicine and professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Her clinical interests focus on managing patients of all ages with cystic fibrosis (CF) and pediatric asthma. Dr. McCoy's research interests revolve around clinical outcomes and trials in cystic fibrosis and asthma. She is the principal investigator for the CF Therapeutic Development Center. She is the director of the CF Center, and medical director for Infant and Non-infant Pulmonary Function, and Respiratory Care.

Academic and Clinical Areas
Awards, Honors & Organizations
  • Career Contribution Award Recipient, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2018
  • Golden Stethoscope Award Recipient, Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2012
  • Listed, Best Doctors in America
Education

Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 02/16/1988

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
  • Pediatrics
Fellowship Arizona Health Science Center Date Completed: 06/30/1982
Residency North Carolina Memorial Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/1979
Medical School University of North Carolina Date Completed: 12/31/1975
Professional Experience

1995 - Present Division of Pulmonary Medicine, OSU College of Medicine and Chief, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, and Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Nationwide Children's Hospita, Associate Professor of Pediatrics

1987 - 1995 Division of Pulmonary Medicine, OSU College of Medicine and Chief, Section of Pulmonary Medicine, and Director, Cystic Fibrosis Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Asst. Prof Pediatrics

1985 - 1987 Division of Pulmonary Disease/Cystic Fibrosis Regional Center, University of Florida College of Medicine, Asst. Prof Pediatrics

1982 - 1984 OSU College of Medicine and Medical Director of Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Functions, Children's Hospital, Asst. Prof Pediatrics

1979 - 1982 Arizona Health Science Center, Fellowship Ped. Pulmonary Disease

1977 - 1979 NC Memorial Hospital, Residency Pediatrics

1976 - 1977 NC Memorial Hospital, Internship Pediatrics