Biographical summary
Karissa N. Arca, M.D., is a neurologist with specialization in autonomic and headache neurology. Her clinical focus includes:
- Diagnosis and management of disorders affecting the autonomic nervous system
- Interpretation of autonomic reflex screening
- Diagnosis and management of complex headache disorders, including those co-existing with autonomic disorders
- Patient advocacy and education
Dr. Arca has a special interest in the cross-section of autonomic and headache disorders. In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Arca is active in research and education. She is a faculty member for the Mayo
Clinic Alix School of Medicine neuroscience course and provides additional education to medical students during their clinical clerkships.
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Phoenix, Arizona
Education
- 2021
FellowHeadache Fellowship, Neurology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
ResidentNeurology Residency Program, Neurology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2020
Chief ResidentDepartment of Neurology
- 2017
ResidentTransitional Year Residency, Transitional Year, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
MDLoma Linda University School of Medicine
- 2011
BS - BiologyPoint Loma Nazarene University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
Headache MedicineUnited Council of Neurologic Subspecialities
- 2020
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2022
Scholarship for AttendanceInternational Headache Academy, American Headache Society
- 2021
Scholarship for AttendanceInternational Headache Academy, American Headache Society
- 2020
Manfred D. Muenter Award for Excellence in Clinical NeurologyMayo Clinic Arizona
- 2020
Frontiers in Headache Research AwardAmerican Headache Society
- 2019
Scholarship for AttendanceInternational Headache Academy, American Headache Society
- 2018
2nd Place Poster PresentationMayo Clinic Academic Excellence Day
- 2017
Scholarship for AttendanceResident Education Program, American Headache Society
- 2015
Dean's ScholarshipLoma Linda University
- 2011
Magna Cum LaudePoint Loma Nazarene University
- 2007
Provost's ScholarshipPoint Loma Nazarene University
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
MemberProgram Evaluation Committee (PEC), Neurology Residency Program, Department of Neurology
- 2022
ParticipantHeadache on the Hill, Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy
- 2021 - present
MemberAmerican Autonomic Society
- 2014
Elected MemberAlpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society