Paul Klimo, MD
Specializing in Neurosurgery
Dr. Paul Klimo, Jr., is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Semmes-Murphey who specializes in pediatric neurosurgery, with a particular focus on brain tumors, vascular disorders, endoscopy, and concussions. During his residency training, he also obtained a Masters of Public Health degree. After completing his residency, he pursued subspecialty training in pediatric neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital, Boston/Harvard University. In 2006, he entered active duty in the United States Air Force, stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. During his four years of active duty, he was deployed to Afghanistan at Bagram Air Field in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He received an honorable discharge in 2010 as a Lt. Colonel-select. Dr. Klimo participated in drafting and lobbying for the recently passed Tennessee Medical Association sponsored sports-concussion bill and he also currently serves as the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
Primary Location
Semmes-Murphey Clinic PC
6325 Humphreys BLVD
Memphis,TN 38120
901-522-7700
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Education
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Applied Science in kinesiology; Simon Fraser University; Burnaby, British Columbia; 1994
Graduate School
Master of Public Health; University of Utah; 2003
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee, WI; 1999
Internship
University of Utah; 2000
Residency
University of Utah; 2006
Fellowship
Pediatric neurosurgery; Children's Hospital Boston/Harvard University; 2006
Awards, Certifications & Memberships
Professional Organizations
- American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Primary Location
Semmes-Murphey Clinic PC
6325 Humphreys BLVD
Memphis,TN 38120
901-522-7700
Directions