Dr. Karol Hicks Kerr, MD

Dr. Karol Kerr is a physician specializing in oncology and pediatrics with nearly four decades of experience treating young patients with cancer. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and has dedicated 39 years to providing specialized care for children facing serious illnesses. Dr. Kerr is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse families during challenging times.

Dr. Kerr practices at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs and maintains affiliations with Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora. She focuses on treating children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and helps manage side effects like nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment. Her expertise also includes caring for patients with thrombocytopenia, a condition involving low platelet counts. Dr. Kerr utilizes diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and pathology tests to guide treatment decisions for her young patients.