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Karen Kowalske, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Dallas, TX

KarenJKowalskeMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Dallas, TX

Professor, Physical Medicine/Rehab, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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  • Office

    5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
    Dallas, TX 75390
    Phone+1 214-645-2080
    Fax+1 214-645-2558

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/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1987 - 1990
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Visionary Leadership in Burn Rehabilitation over 50 Years: Major Accomplishments, but Mission Unfulfilled
    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 Award
    Dr. William Lian: Kowalske Outstanding Medical Student in PM&R AwardMay 27th, 2017

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