Karen L. Stern, M.D.

  1. Urologist

Departments

  1. Urology

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Karen L. Stern, M.D., is a Urologist with interest in treatment of BPH, and kidney stones. Procedures include:

  • Urolift
  • Rezum
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Shockwave Lithotripsy
  • PCNL
  • Mini-PCNL
  • Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Access
  1. Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  2. Kidney stone
  3. Prostate disorder
  4. Upper tract urothelial carcinoma
  5. Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
  6. Urethral stricture
  1. ESWL
  2. Laser ablation
  3. Mini-PCNL
  4. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
  5. Transurethral incision of the prostate
  6. Transurethral resection of the prostate
  7. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal access
  8. Ureteroscopy
  • BPH
  • Kidney stones
  • Laparoscopic surgery
Phx

Phoenix, Arizona
  1. 2019
    Fellowship - EndourologyCleveland Clinic
  2. 2017
    ResidentUrology Residency, Urology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2013
    Internship - SurgeryDepartment of General Surgery, University of Arizona
  4. 2012
    MDUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
  5. 2008
    Post-Baccalaureate Program - Premedical ProgramUniversity of Southern California
  6. 2006
    BA - Political Science; Minor in RussianEmory University

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Urology Fellow Teacher of the YearDepartment of Urology, Cleveland Clinic
  2. 2017
    Mayo Clinic ScholarDepartment of Urology
  3. 2015
    Outstanding Resident PresenterWestern Section American Urological Association 91st Annual Meeting
  4. 2015
    Second Place History Essay91st Annual Meeting, Western Section American Urological Association
  5. 2011
    Alpha Omega AlphaUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine
  6. 2010
    Medical Student Leadership AwardUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine
  7. 2006
    Dobro Slovo Honors SocietyEmory University
  8. 2006
    Pi Sigma Alpha Honors SocietyEmory University
  9. 2003
    Dean's ListEmory University

Professional memberships

  1. 2019 - present
    MemberLegislative Affairs Committee, American Urological Association
  2. 2018 - 2019
    RepresentativeResidents and Fellows Committee, Young Urology Committee, American Urological Association
  3. 2017 - 2018
    ChairResidents and Fellows Committee, American Urological Association
  4. 2016 - 2017
    Vice ChairResidents and Fellows Committee, American Urological Association
  5. 2015 - 2017
    Resident RepresentativeCore Curriculum Committee, American Urological Association
  6. 2014 - 2017
    Resident RepresentativeWestern Section, American Urological Association
  7. 2014 - present
    MemberEndourological Society
  8. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Urological Association
  9. 2012 - present
    MemberSociety of Women in Urology
  10. 2011 - present
    MemberAlpha Omega Alpha, University of Arizona College of Medicine