Karen J Kowalske MD
Professor, Physical Medicine/Rehab, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
Phone+1 214-645-2080
Fax+1 214-645-2558
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Summary
- Dr. Karen Kowalske is a physiatrist in Dallas, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Medical Center Dallas, William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital, and Parkland Health & Hospital System. She received her medical degree from University of Florida College of Medicine and has been in practice 31 years. She specializes burn rehabilitation, wound care, post amputation care and polio.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1987 - 1990- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1990 - 2026
PA State Medical License 1987 - 1994
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Brain Injury Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Clinical Trials
- Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults Following a Major Burn Injury Start of enrollment: 2022 Sep 29
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Impact of Body Image on Physical Function and Return to Work After Burn: A Burn Model System Study.Mashal Ali, Kara McMullen, Kyra Solis-Beach, Kimberly Roaten, Colleen M Ryan
Journal of Burn Care & Research. 2025-03-04 - Long-term Physical and Mental Health Outcomes of Older Adults Following a Major Burn Injury: A Burn Model System Investigation.Aaron Hong, Barclay T Stewart, Caitlin Orton, Gretchen J Carrougher, Jeffrey C Schneider
Journal of Burn Care & Research. 2025-03-04 - The impact of insurance disparities on long-term burn outcomes: A Burn Model System investigation.Anupama Mehta, Manuel Castillo-Angeles, Lauren J Shepler, Gretchen J Carrougher, Nicole S Gibran
Burns. 2025-02-01
Press Mentions
How Lagging Vaccination Could Lead to a Polio ResurgenceJanuary 13th, 2025- Visionary Leadership in Burn Rehabilitation over 50 Years: Major Accomplishments, but Mission UnfulfilledAugust 5th, 2014
Dr. William Lian: Kowalske Outstanding Medical Student in PM&R AwardMay 27th, 2017
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