Seattle Grace may be downsizing its staff on Grey's Anatomy, but there's still room at the hospital for some fresh meat. Kim Raver will join the cast in a recurring role as a new surgeon, making her first appearance on Nov. 12.

Word on the street is that Raver's character will be stirring up trouble for Owen and Cristina, possibly as a love interest from Owen's past. Can't say I'm surprised about this one, since happy couples on Grey's usually don't stay that way for too long.

Raver's had some trouble finding a home on the small screen in recent years after The Nine and Lipstick Jungle were both canceled, but maybe she could breathe some new life into Grey's — especially since we know both Ellen Pompeo and Katherine Heigl will be out for least a handful of episodes. Are you excited to welcome Kim Raver back to TV?

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