Dr. Kimberly Kopecky

About Dr. Kimberly Kopecky

Dr. Kimberly Kopecky began her career with the UAB Division of Surgical Oncology in February 2024. She started as a specialist in peritoneal surface malignancies and delivery of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy or HIPEC for mesothelioma patients. 

She treats several diagnoses and performs surgeries for a variety of cancers, including appendiceal, colorectal, gastric, peritoneal and small bowel. Dr. Kopecky’s main objective is to provide the very best patient-centered care possible. 

Focusing on quality of life, she creates an individualized treatment plan for each of her patients. These multimodal plans may include chemotherapy, nutritional support, physical therapy, psychological support or palliative care.

Dr. Kopecky earned a medical degree from Harvard Medical School after finishing a residency in general surgery at Stanford Hospital. She also completed two fellowships – one at Johns Hopkins Hospital studying surgical oncology, and the other at UW Health University Hospital studying hospice and palliative medicine. Her Masters in Clinical Investigation is from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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Dr. Kimberly Kopecky’s Specialties 

• Colorectal cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Health services research
• Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
• Palliative care
• Peritoneal surface malignancies
• Small bowel cancer
• Surgical oncology

Experience and Medical Education

• University of Alabama at Birmingham, Comprehensive Cancer Center (Assistant Professor)
• John Hopkins School of Medicine (Fellowship)
• Stanford Hospitals and Clinics (Residency)
• University of Wisconsin Madison (Masters)
• Harvard Medical School (M.D.)

Awards and Recognition

• American Board of Internal Medicine, member
• American Board of Medical Specialties, member
• American Board of Surgery, member
• Healthgrades Honor Roll
• UAB Center of Palliative and Supportive Care Scholar member

Dr. Kopecky’s Publications

• Campbell, T. & Kopecky, K. (2024, May). Renaming Palliative Cancer Therapies: Call It What It Is. Retrieved from https://academic.oup.com/oncolo/article/29/5/367/7631017
• Ekaireb, R. & Kopecky, K. (2024, February 10). Are we measuring what matters most? ACP completion among patients undergoing gastrostomy tube placement. Retrieved from https://www.americanjournalofsurgery.com/article/S0002-9610(24)00064-3/abstract
• Kopecky, K. et al. (2023, March 23). Nomenclature in Palliative Surgery. Retrieved from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00031348231161667
• Kopecky, K. et al. (2022, November 29). Palliative care interventions for surgical patients: a narrative review. Retrieved from https://apm.amegroups.org/article/view/103952/html
• Kopecky, K. et al. (2021, January). Recurrent small bowel obstruction with intraluminal structures. Retrieved from https://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/citation/2021/01000/recurrent_small_bowel_obstruction_with.28.aspx