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Karen Hansen, MD, Rheumatology, Madison, WI, UnityPoint Health Meriter

KarenElizabethHansenMD

Rheumatology Madison, WI

Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Related

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Summary

  • Dr. Karen Hansen worked at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics from 2001 until her retirement in 2022. She now works part time as a consultant locum tenens rheumatologist. She received her medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes in osteoporosis & bone metabolism and rheumatoid arthritis & related and is experienced in clinical trials, tetracycline labeled bone biopsy, and bone mineral density analysis.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Rheumatology, 1997 - 1999
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1997
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1999 - 2003
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACR) American College of Rheumatology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Pulmonary Manifestations in Late Versus Early Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisFebruary 2018

Grant Support

  • Treatment Of Vitamin D InsufficiencyNational Institute On Aging2009–2011
  • Identification Of Risk Factors For Thrombosis In Patients With APLNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2007–2008
  • Prevalence And Treatment Of Hypovitaminosis D In RANational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2004–2008
  • Does Treatment Of Hypovitaminosis D Increase Calcium Absorption?National Center For Research Resources2007
  • Risk Factors For Thrombosis In Patients With APLNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004–2006

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations