Carolyn Burns MD, FACC

Dr. Carolyn Burns is a Board Certified Pathologist (AP/CP) and served as Medical Director/Chief of Pathology of the Jewish Hospital Healthcare System, Dept. of Pathology in Louisville, KY. from 1991-2011. This included medical directorship of Surgical Pathology, Transfusion and Tissue Services for this 5-hospital system. Additionally, she is an Asst. Clinical Professor in the Dept. of Pathology at the University of Louisville, on the Advisory Board (and guest lecturer) for the Bellarmine University Clinical Laboratory Science Program and serves as the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board for the American Red Cross Blood Center, River Valley Region. After earning her Microbiology degree with Honors from the University of Kansas in 1981, and her Medical Degree Cum Laude from the University of Missouri in 1986, Dr. Burns completed an internship in General Surgery followed by Pathology residency at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Burns is an active member of several medical societies including AABB, College of American Pathologists, American Society of Clinical Pathologists where she serves on the Education Committee, and the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management where she serves on the Board, has recently been elected Treasurer and is the editor of the SABM Newsletter. Dr. Burns is a board member as well for the Kentucky Association of Blood Banks. Dr. Burns is a passionate advocate for Patient Blood Management, has been published in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, and is often sought as an engaging speaker on diverse transfusion topics. Current interests also include Laboratory Management and Utilization, another venue which promotes quality, safe, patient-centered care.