Dr. Kridel is an internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon. He has already been published in over 100 medical journals and textbooks chapters, and continues to author scientific journal articles each year. Needless to say, it takes an extraordinary Executive Assistant, such as Karen Butcher, to help Dr. Kridel stay on top of his busy schedule, especially as it relates to his professor and director positions at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and his leadership positions with the Texas Medical Association and the American Medical Association. She also maintains his memberships, credentials, and manages his speaking engagements and appearances as they pertain to the countless associations and organizations in which he is a member.