Karen Linnea Peterson MD FACS (She/Her)
Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Laryngology & Voice Disorders, Ped Otolaryngology (ENT), Sleep Medicine
Otolaryngologist
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960 E Green St208Pasadena, CA 91106
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Summary
- Karen Peterson, MD, is an otolaryngologist based in Pasadena, CA, specializing in head and neck oncologic surgery, laryngology and voice disorders, pediatric otolaryngology, and sleep medicine. She completed her residency in otolaryngology at UCLA and her internship in laryngology at the University of Iowa. Dr. Peterson has extensive experience working in various healthcare facilities, including Huntington Health, Swedish First Hill Campus, and others. Her medical expertise includes thyroid surgery and minimally invasive procedures. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and has been recognized with awards such as the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1992 - 1998
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsInternship, Laryngology, 1991 - 1992
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1994 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
AK State Medical License 2021 - 2024
ID State Medical License 2023 - 2024
MN State Medical License 2023 - 2024
WA State Medical License 1998 - 2024
WI State Medical License 2023 - 2023
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 8 citationsLong-term tracking demonstrates effectiveness of a partnership-led training program to advance the careers of biomedical researchers from underrepresented groups.Beti Thompson, Mary A. O’Connell, Karen Peterson, Michèle Shuster, Marilyn Drennan
Plos One. 2019-01-01
Press Mentions
TOUCH, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, and Breastcancer.org Unite for a Groundbreaking New Movement to Advance the Science for Black Breast CancerJanuary 26th, 2022- More Than 1,000 Get Vaccinated in Whitman CountyJanuary 9th, 2021
- Stalled Science, Missed Mates and Virtual EverythingSeptember 15th, 2020
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