Karen Adams MD
General Gynecology
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Director, Program in Menopause and Healthy Aging, Stanford University School of Medicine
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300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305
Phone+1 650-723-4000
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Summary
- Karen Adams, MD, is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist based in Stanford, CA, with a subspecialty in general gynecology. She completed her residency at Oregon Health & Science University after graduating from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in 1988. Dr. Adams has has several publications addressing topics such as sleep disturbances and menopause, the association of insurance type with menopause care in Oregon, and the effects of leadership curricula in medical education. She has been recognized as a Mentor of the Year by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Education & Training
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1988 - 1992
McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1988
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2023 - 2027
OR State Medical License 1989 - 2027
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Tailoring menopause education to the needs of primary care clinicians: the Oregon menopause ECHO experience.Amanda L Clark, Leah Brandis, Stephanie Hyde, Moira Ray, Craig D Williams
Menopause. 2026-04-07 - Midlife weight gain: challenges and solutions.Sharon Hung, Karen E Adams
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2026-04-01 - 2 citationsMenopause and mental health.Karen Horst, Nicole Cirino, Karen E Adams
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2025-04-01
Press Mentions
What to Know About Menopause Hormone Therapy After FDA Removed ‘Black Box’ WarningsNovember 23rd, 2025- The Science on Hormone Therapy Has Shifted. Why Do so Many Women Still Avoid It?August 31st, 2025
- How Does Menopause Affect Your Mental Health?May 13th, 2025
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- Fellow
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