Karen L. Andrews, M.D.

  1. Physiatrist

Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Karen L. Andrews, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Rochester Mayo Clinic. She is the Director of Vascular Ulcer/Wound Healing Clinic, and Chair of the Amputee Rehabilitation Service. In addition, she is the immediate past chair of the Publications Committee of Prosthetics and Orthotics International (ISPO).

Dr. Andrews has presented her expert knowledge across the United States and world-wide. With her extensive knowledge of rehabilitation following amputation and vascular wound management, Dr. Andrews is an invaluable participant in the PM&R Resident and Fellowship leadership team. She provides one-on-one teaching to Residents and Fellows regarding prosthetics, vascular ulcers, post-operative recovery, and daily duties of a PM&R Physiatrist. She has a long history of mentoring individuals with interest in amputation rehabilitation. She is involved in teaching at the Mayo Medical School, numerous peer reviewed articles as well as writing book chapters in her area of expertise.

  1. Critical limb ischemia
  2. Diabetic foot ulcer
  3. Diabetic neuropathy
  4. Limb loss
  5. Neuropathy
  6. Peripheral artery disease
  7. Vascular skin ulcer
  8. Vascular ulcer
  9. Wound
  1. Amputation
  2. Amputation rehabilitation
  3. Amputation wrapping
  4. Cardiac rehabilitation
  5. Compression bandaging
  6. Enhanced recovery after surgery
  7. Infection control
  8. Infection prevention
  9. Inpatient rehabilitation
  10. Outpatient clinical consultation
  11. Pneumatic compression
  12. Rehabilitation therapy
  13. Transcutaneous oximetry
  14. Ultrasound wound therapy
  15. Wound care
  16. Wound ulcer healing

Dr. Andrews has an avid interest in advancing the science of amputee rehabilitation. She has been involved in developing patient education materials for the Amputee Rehabilitation services at the Mayo Clinic as well as being involved in several audio/video productions for the Medical Edge Program on:

  • wound management
  • diabetic wounds
  • peripheral arterial disease
  • amputation rehabilitations
  • prosthetic advancement
  • circulator boot treatments
  • management of patients with high level amputations
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 1989
    Resident - Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity of Michigan Medical Center
  2. 1986
    Internship - Internal MedicineUniversity of North Dakota
  3. 1985
    MDUniversity of North Dakota School of Medicine
  4. 1980
    BA - BiochemistrySmith College

Certifications

  1. 1990
    Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    2023 Excellence in Clinical CareMayo Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department
  2. 2018
    2018 CoDE Award to Develop an AR/VR Application to Reduce Phantom Limb Pain in AmputeesCoDE Award
  3. 2017
    One of the Five Semi-Finalists for 2017 Blatchford AwardInternational Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  4. 2016
    Top Influencers of #woundsymposium2016Symplur Hashtags
  5. 2015
    Top Influencers of #AAPMR 2015Symplur Hashtags
  6. 2013
    Resident Research Award - Dr. Noel So -Prosthetic Management Following RotationplastyDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  7. 2013
    Gold Reel - "Life After Upper Limb Amputation" - Training/Educational Category (Video)International 44th Annual Media Festival, Media Communications Association
  8. 2013
    Merit Award - "Life After Upper Limb Amputation," Patient Education Information (Class), Hospital/Health Care System (Division) Video (Category)National Health Information Awards, Health Information Resource Center (HIRC)
  9. 2012
    Bronze Reel - "Life After Lower Limb Amputation," Training/Education Category (Video)The Media Communications Association-International 43rd Annual Media Festival, Media Communications Association
  10. 2012
    Bronze Reel - "Life After Lower Limb Amputation" - Training/Educational Category (Video)International 43rd Annual Media Festival, Media Communications Association
  11. 2012
    Best Resident Poster - Successful Prosthetic Rehabilitation Following Hip Disarticulation and Hemipelvectomy. The Mayo Clinic Experience.2012 Mayo Young Investigators Research Symposium
  12. 2011
    Merit Award - "Life After Lower Limb Amputation," Patient Education Information (Class) Video (Category), Hospital/Health Care System (Division) Video (Category)National Health Information Awards, Health Information Resource Center (HIRC)
  13. 2001
    .1 FTE ResearchDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  14. 2000
    Best Poster (Honorable Mention) - Rehabilitation of the Geriatric Vascular Amputee Patient: A Population-Based StudyAssociation of Academic Physiatrists

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    MemberPractice Optimization and Acceleration - Foot Ulcer
  2. 2021 - 2023
    Immediate Past ChairPublications Committee, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  3. 2018 - present
    MemberAmerican Orthotic Prosthetic Association, Research Committee
  4. 2018 - 2023
    MemberDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Ulcer Wound Healing Center, Vascular Wound Care SIG
  5. 2017 - 2018
    Program CommitteeAmerican Society for Reconstructive Transplantation (ASRT)
  6. 2017 - present
    MemberExecutive Committee, Mayo Clinic Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center
  7. 2017 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center
  8. 2017 - 2021
    ChairPublications Committee, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  9. 2016
    Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Wound Care
  10. 2015 - 2017
    MemberDeveloping International Pedorthotic Standard Workgroup, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  11. 2015 - present
    ConvenerNeuropathic Foot Short Course, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  12. 2015 - 2021
    MemberExecutive Board, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  13. 2014 - 2023
    DirectorVascular Ulcer Wound Healing Center, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2013 - 2019
    MemberTransplant Center VCA Program
  15. 2013 - 2023
    MemberPublications Committee, International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  16. 2012 - present
    MemberInternational Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
  17. 2012
    Ad Hoc MemberHospital Clinical Practice Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  18. 2012 - 2019
    MemberAmerican Venous Forum Foundation
  19. 2012 - 2023
    MemberTaskforce for the Multidisciplinary Mayo Clinic Wound Program, Vascular Ulcer Wound Healing Center, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  20. 2012 - present
    Active MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association, Minnesota Medical Association
  21. 2011 - present
    ChairDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Amputee Division
  22. 2010 - 2023
    MemberProduct Equipment Review Committee, Vascular Ulcer Wound Healing Center, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
  23. 2010 - 2015
    ChairCommission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Champion for Amputee Rehabilitation Services, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  24. 2008
    ChairAmputee Retreat Workgroup, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  25. 2007 - 2011
    ChairPractice Improvement Projects (MOC IV), American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  26. 2007
    International Committee RepresentativeUS International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  27. 2007
    USA Delegate12th World Congress, US International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  28. 2006 - 2011
    MemberRepresentative to ABPMR/AAPMR MOC Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  29. 2005 - 2011
    MemberAmerican Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
  30. 2005 - 2006
    SecretaryBoard of Directors, US International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  31. 2005 - present
    MemberPedorthic Footwear Association
  32. 2004 - 2011
    MemberMedical Education Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  33. 2004 - 2007
    ChairMaintenance of Certification, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  34. 2004
    USA Delegate11th World Congress, US International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  35. 2002 - 2005
    ChairWound Care Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  36. 2000 - 2006
    MemberBoard of Directors, US International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  37. 1999 - 2007
    Question Writer Part I ExaminationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  38. 1999 - 2002
    SecretaryWound Care Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  39. 1999 - present
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  40. 1998 - 2003
    MemberStaff Recruitment Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  41. 1998 - 2000
    PresidentMinnesota Physiatric Society
  42. 1997 - 2010
    MemberWound Care Special Interest Group, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  43. 1997 - 2002
    MemberMedical Education Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  44. 1996 - 1998
    Vice PresidentMinnesota Physiatric Society
  45. 1996 - 1997
    MemberDiversity Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  46. 1995 - 2011
    ChairAmputee Interdisciplinary Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  47. 1995
    Question Writer SCI ExamAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  48. 1994 - 1999
    MemberPatient and Family Health Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  49. 1994 - 1996
    Secretary/TreasurerMinnesota Physiatric Society
  50. 1993 - 2002
    ChairPatient and Family Health Education, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  51. 1993 - 2002
    MemberResident Selection Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  52. 1993 - present
    ConsultantVascular Ulcer Wound Healing Center, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine
  53. 1992 - 2000
    ChairSpinal Cord Injury Bladder Retraining Subcommittee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  54. 1991 - 2011
    MemberAmputee Interdisciplinary Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  55. 1991 - 2000
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Bladder Retraining Subcommittee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  56. 1991 - 1995
    MemberSpinal Cord Injury Physicians Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  57. 1991 - present
    MemberMinnesota Physiatric Society
  58. 1989 - present
    MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
  59. 1989 - 1990
    MemberUndergraduate Medical Education Committee, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  60. 1989 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  61. 1989 - present
    MemberUS International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
  62. 1989 - present
    MemberAssociation of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics