Type Of Business:
Women's health care practice
Expertise:
Pelvic organ prolapse surgery; Menopause
Hobbies/Sports:
Photography; Hiking; Exercising; Reading
Education Degrees:
Internship, Medical College of Wisconsin; Residency, Medical College of Wisconsin; MD, University of Missouri; Bachelor of Arts, University of Missouri
Affiliations Awards:
Former Chairwoman, Southern Regional Health System; OB/GYN Department, Former President, Atlanta OB/GYN Society; Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; The North American Menopause Society; Chairman of the Department of OB/GYN, Piedmont Fayette Hospital; Board Member, OBNet; AAGL; American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology; American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Number Of Years In Profession:
28
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance and enjoying what she does.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession while she was in high school; she worked as a candy striper. She was also influenced by her mother, who worked as a nurse practitioner.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Treating patients; Operating one-to-two times per week; Performing laparoscopic and robotic surgery at Piedmont Fayette Hospital; Conducting hospital rounds; Attending meetings with business departments and executives
Education Certifications:
Board Certified Physician; Certification in Hysteroscopy and Advanced Laparoscopic Skills, AAGL; Certified Menopause Practitioner; Certified Clinical Densitrometrist, International Society for Clinical Densitometry, Inc.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Killebrew intends to continue performing pelvic organ surgery. In addition, she would also like to venture into the educational aspect of the field.