Karen Michelle (Clark) Bovid MD (She/Her)
Pediatric Orthopedics
Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
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1000 Oakland DrKalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone+1 269-337-6200
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Summary
- Karen (Clark) Bovid, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Kalamazoo, MI, with a subspecialty in Pediatric Orthopedics. She completed her education at the University of Michigan Medical School before a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Bovid further specialized through a fellowship in Pediatric Orthopaedics at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite. Her experience includes treating muscular dystrophies, skeletal dysplasia, pediatric long bone fractures, and performing pediatric spine surgeries. Dr. Bovid also brings a robust background of research, with multiple publications across a span of orthopedic topics.
Education & Training
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish RiteFellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 2012 - 2013
University of MichiganResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2007
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2007 - 2025
GA State Medical License 2012 - 2017
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Risk Factors for the Need for Manipulation Under Anesthesia Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Sumit Patel, Son Tran, Juliana Overbey, Richa Gupta, Andre Ksajikian
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2025-04-01 - 3 citationsCerebral palsy in children: A clinical practice review.Dilip R Patel, Karen M Bovid, Rebecca Rausch, Berrin Ergun-Longmire, Mark Goetting
Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care. 2024-11-01 - AOA Critical Issues Symposium: Promoting Health Equity.Keith Kenter, Karen Bovid, E Brooke Baker, Eric Carson, Deana Mercer
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2024-08-21
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North AmericaMember
- American Orthopedic AssociationFellow
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