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Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2006 - 2010)

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, cancer screening, lung issues, and more.

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 9th Floor
Dallas, TX 75390

(214) 645-6616

Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD is a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

5939 Harry Hines Boulevard 9th Floor
Dallas, TX 75390

Some issues Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
pulmonary testing	61

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	11
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	32

bronchoscopy	31
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	227
hospital care	334
inpatient care	334
minimally invasive procedures	10
pulmonary testing	163

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	99
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	20
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	26

aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	101
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	297
hospital care	263
inpatient care	263
minimally invasive procedures	38
pulmonary testing	38

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	96
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	28
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	29

aspiration	10
bronchoscopy	99
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	264
hospital care	412
inpatient care	412
minimally invasive procedures	54
minor procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	98
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	42
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	38
Dementia	25
Cancer	31

bronchoscopy	44
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	104
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	13
pulmonary testing	46

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	59
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	18
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	39
Dementia	25
Cancer	30

aspiration	37
bronchoscopy	189
diagnostic procedures	103
doctor visit	340
hospital care	361
inpatient care	361
minimally invasive procedures	102
minor procedures	38
pulmonary testing	394

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Dallas, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

aspiration	20
bronchoscopy	94
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	219
hospital care	262
inpatient care	262
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	24
pulmonary testing	140

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD.

**Gender**
Female	94
Male	93

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	119
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	11
75 to 84	52
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	14
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kim Catherine Styrvoky, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,337 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,337
Covidien LP	$860 superDimension $860
CSA Medical, Inc	$400 $400
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$95 (9547) IGT Systems Undivided $95
Pulmonx Corporation	$87 ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER $87
Other	$120 OFEV $60	Spiration Valve System $45	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $15

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,450
Food and Beverage	$1,673
Education	$765
Gift	$10

Biography

Dr. Kim Styrvoky's areas of specialization are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. Her areas of expertise include cancer screening, lung cancer, and pleural effusion (water on the lungs). Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dr. Styrvoky attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine. She is affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center.