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Karen Anderson, MD, Psychiatry, Washington, DC

Karen E Anderson MD

Psychiatry•Washington, DC

Neuropsychiatry

Professor, Psychiatry & Neurology, Georgetown University Director, Georgetown MedStar Huntington Disease Care, Education and Research Center, and HDSA Center of Excellence

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  • 2115 Wisconsin Ave NW,Washington, DC 20007

  • Phone+1 202-944-5400

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Summary

  • Dr. Karen Anderson is a Psychiatry specialist, with focus in Neuropsychiatry, based out of Washington DC. She graduated from the University of Chicago in 1993 and completed a residency at Columbia University/ New York Presbyterian Hospital from 1993-1997. Besides this, she holds an M.S. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Currently, she serves as a tenured Professor at MedStar Health and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital having previously worked at Baltimore Veteran's Administration Medical Center and University of Maryland School of Medicine. She is the Vice Chair for Research in Psychiatry. Her expertise lies in areas Movement disorders and dementia, with a focus on Huntington's disease. She has had a leadership role in several clinical trials.

Education & Training

  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsM.S., 2001
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)/New York State Psychiatric Institute
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)/New York State Psychiatric InstituteResidency, Psychiatry, 1993 - 1997
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoB.A., Behavioral Science, 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2013 - 2027
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1995 - 2002
  • Psychiatry
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MEDSEEK Empower, SymphonyCare, LLC, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification MEDSEEK Empower, SymphonyCare, LLC, 2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Randomized Clinical Trial of 3 Types of Physical Exercise for Patients With Parkinson Disease  
    Shulman LM, Katzel LI, Ivey FM, Sorkin JD, Favors K Anderson KE, et al, Arch Neurol, 1/1/2012
  • The effects of gait impairment with and without freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease  
    Josiah AF, Gruber-Baldini AL, Anderson KE et al, Parkinsonism Relat Disord, 1/1/2012
  • Assessment of Cognitive Symptoms in Prodromal and Early Huntington Disease  
    Vaccarino AL, Sills T, Anderson KE et al, PLoS Curr, 1/25/2011

Books/Book Chapters

  • Parkinson's Disease: Diagnosis and Clinical Management 
    Chapter: Treatment of Dementia 
    Anderson, KEEditors: Stewart Factor, M.D. and William J. Weiner, M.D..Edition 2nd,2007
  • Advances in Neurology Series 
    Chapter: Behavioral Neurology of Movement Disorders 
    Anderson KE, Weiner WJ, Lang AE (Editors)Editors: Anderson KE, Weiner WJ, Lang AE.Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,2005
  • Psychiatry for Neurologists 
    Chapter: Huntington's Disease 
    Karen E. Anderson, Karen S. Marder2005

Lectures

  • Huntington's Disease Update 
    Walter Reed Army Medical Center - 1/1/2013
  • What does Huntington's Disease Teach Us About Behavior 
    University of Maryland - 1/1/2013
  • Huntington's Study Group Local Provider Education Program 
    Charlotte, NC - 1/1/2013

Other

  • Huntington's Disease and Parkinson's Disease 
    Anderson KE, Maryland Health Today
    1/1/2009

Press Mentions

  • Q&A: New Insights in Huntington Disease Pathology and Symptom Management
    Q&A: New Insights in Huntington Disease Pathology and Symptom ManagementOctober 17th, 2024
  • Q&A: Advances in Huntington Disease
    Q&A: Advances in Huntington DiseaseOctober 17th, 2024
  • Assessment of Tau Tangles and Amyloid-Β Plaques Among Super Agers Using PET Imaging
    Assessment of Tau Tangles and Amyloid-Β Plaques Among Super Agers Using PET ImagingDecember 1st, 2020

External Links

  • HD CERChttps://www.medstarhealth.org/Pages/Services/Neurology/MedStar-Georgetown/Huntingtons-Disease-Center-at-MedStar-Georgetown.aspx

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