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C. Chime Karkhang, DNP, ACNPC-AG, ACNP (BC), APRN

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Nurse Practitioner, Surgery (Transplant)
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Nurse Practitioner, Surgery (Transplant)

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C. Chime Karkhang, DNP, AGACNP-BC
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Dr. C. Chime Karkhang is an ANCC board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) who earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Yale University. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing healthcare through research and education. She is a distinguished professional in the field of transplant surgery. She is the current Vice Chair-Elect of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) Advanced Transplant Provider Committee and serves on the Board of Directors for the Yale School of Nursing Alumni Association.

In recognition of her contributions, she was an invited speaker at the 2025 ASTS Winter Symposium. She was honored with the 2025 ASTS Sherilyn Gordon Memorial Travel Award, 2022 ASTS Advanced Transplant Provider Research Grant and the 2023 Milton and Anne Sidney Prize, and she was a speaker at the 2023 Yale School of Nursing Scholars' Day. Dr. Karkhang’s research has significantly advanced health outcomes, and she currently works in the Transplant Surgery Department, specializing in care for patients post-liver and kidney transplantation.

Last Updated on July 29, 2025.

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Education & Training

DNP
Yale University (2023)
MSN
University of Cincinnati, Adult-Gero Acute Care
BSN
Loma Linda University, Nursing
BA
University of California, Riverside, Ethnic Studies (2005)

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Clinical Care

Overview

C. Chime Karkhang, DNP, specializes in transplant surgery and focuses on the care of patients following liver and kidney transplants. As a transplant surgery nurse practitioner, she provides comprehensive care to ensure successful recovery and improved health outcomes for her patients. Dr. Karkhang employs a variety of strategies to manage recovery from transplants, coordinating closely with surgical teams and patients to optimize post-operative care. Her approach is centered on patient well-being, addressing both the medical and emotional needs of individuals undergoing complex transplant procedures.

As an associate professor at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Karkhang is engaged in research to enhance patient care in transplant surgery. Her work aims to improve health outcomes and contribute to the body of knowledge in treating post-transplant patients effectively.

Dr. Karkhang received her medical degree from Yale University.

Clinical Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

    Certification Organization
    American Nurses Credentialing Center
    Original Certification Date
    2015

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