
Karen L Florio DO MPH
General Obstetrics, Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk
Vice Chair, Patient Safety and Quality, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Missouri
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1020 Hitt StColumbia, MO 65212
Phone+1 573-499-6041
Fax+1 573-499-6091
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Education & Training
- George Washington University Milken School of Public HealthMPH, Public Health, Summa Cum Laude, 2019 - 2021
- UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
- New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007 - 2011
- NYIT College Of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2007
Certifications & Licensure
- MO State License 2014 - 2026
- IN State License 2022 - 2023
- KS State License 2014 - 2022
- PA State License 2011 - 2014
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Clinical Trials
- NICOM in Pregnant Women With Heart Disease Start of enrollment: 2018 Oct 17
- The Heart Outcomes in Pregnancy Expectations (H.O.P.E) Registry Start of enrollment: 2020 Dec 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Results of cardiovascular testing among pregnant and postpartum persons undergoing standardized cardiovascular risk assessment.Afshan B Hameed, Maryam Tarsa, Ashten Waks, Anna Grodzinsky, Karen L Florio
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 2025-02-22 - Newborn with Atypical Progressive Hydrocephalus.Madyson Williams, Dana Mazuru-Witten, Karen Florio, Akshaya Vachharajani
Neoreviews. 2024-06-01 - 1 citationsCardiovascular disease and maternal mortality: perceptions in a Midwest birthing population.Karen L Florio, Traci N Johnson, Emily M Williams, Devon Ramaeker, Kensey Gosch
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM. 2024-04-01
Press Mentions
- How Pregnant Women with Heart Issues in Kansas City Can Help Moms Everywhere | OpinionMarch 10th, 2025
- Saint Luke’s and UMKC to Lead Nationwide Study on Pregnant People with Heart Conditions in Effort to Help Combat Maternal Morbidity, MortalitySeptember 30th, 2024
- UMKC and Saint Luke’s to Lead Nationwide Study on Pregnant People with Heart Disease to Combat Maternal Deaths and IllnessesSeptember 30th, 2024
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Grant Support
- The Heart Outcomes for Pregnancy Expectations StudyUNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY2024–2028
- The Heart Outcomes for Pregnancy Expectations StudyUNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY2024–2028
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineFellow
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