Karen Clark , MD, FACP

Professor, General Internal Medicine
Chief and Medical Director of Care Management

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Medicine

Classification:

Faculty

• MD, Marshall University

2015     Lindsley W, Noti J, Blachere F, Thewlis R, Martin S, Othumpangat S, Noorbakhsh B, Goldsmith W, Vishnu A, Palmer J, Clark K and Beezhold D. Viable Influenza A Virus in Airborne Particles from Human Coughs,  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 12:2, 107-113

2014     Hartman H, Clark K, Juckett G.  Update on Latent Tuberculosis Infection.  American Family Physician.  Volume 89, Number 11, June 2014, pp 889-895. 

2013     Smith, Mary Jane;  Theeke, Laurie A, Culp, Stacey, Clark, Karen, Pinto, Susan.  Psychosocial Variables and Self-Rated Health in Young Adult Obese Women.  Applied Nursing Research, Volume 27, Issue 1, February 2014, pp 67–71

2013     Clark K, Weir C.  Behavioral Change in Rural Practice:  Improving Patient Motivation in Primary Care.  West Virginia State Medical Journal Special Edition on Rural Healthcare Disparities:  Challenges and Solutions.  July/August 2013.  Vol. 109.

2012     Clark K, Weir C.  A Review of Depression Prevention in Primary Care.  West Virginia State Medical Journal Special Edition on Prevention. June 2012.

2012      Lindsley W, Beezhold D, Blachere, F, Clark K,  et al.  "Quantity and size distribution of cough-generated aerosol particles produced by influenza patients during and after illness".  JOEH.  2012; 9(7) 443-9. 

2011      Clark K, Shaw J, Hobbs G.  Testicular Torsion:  A case study and evaluation of young men’s knowledge, attitude and behaviors about testicular health.  West Virginia State Medical Journal; September/October 2011 | Vol. 107

2010      Measurements of Airborne Influenza Virus in Aerosol Particles from Human Coughs

William G. Lindsley1*, Francoise M. Blachere1, Robert E. Thewlis1, Abhishek Vishnu2, Kristina A. Davis3,Gang Cao1, Jan E. Palmer4, Karen E. Clark4, Melanie A. Fisher3, Rashida Khakoo3, Donald H. Beezhold1.  PLoS One.  2010 Nov 30; 5(11)

2006     Davisson L., Clark K., Powers R., Hobbs G., The Rectovaginal Examination:  Physician Attitudes and Practice Patterns.  South Med J.  2006 Mar;99(3):212-5

2002     Davisson  L., Clark K..  Green Nail Syndrome.  Consultant.  May 2002;42:6:749-750.

1999     Clark K., Salim A., Willis J.  Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolus by Spiral CT...A Case Study.  West Virginia State Medical Journal.  Vol 95 Nov/Dec 1999.

1996      Clark K., Endometrial Cancer: Risk Factors and Diagnosis.  West Virginia State Medical Journal.  Vol 92 (1). Jan/Feb 1996

Laureate Award, WV Chapter ACP                                                                                   2017

Bravo Award, WVU Medicine                                                                                            2017

Governor, WV Chapter ACP                                                                                             2011-2015

Governor Elect, WVU Chapter ACP                                                                                 2009-2011

Fellow, American College of Physicians                                                                           2009

Academic Healthcare Leadership Program                                                                      2012

The Coal/Energy Coalition “Best in Class                                                                        2006

AMSA: Leadership Seminar Series II on Rural Health Association of American             2004-2005

             Medical Colleges Professional Development Seminar for Junior Women

Professional Committees/Societies

Society of Obstetric Medicine                                 1999-Current

West Virginia State Medical Association                1999-Current

Monongalia County Medical Society                      1999-Current

American College of Physicians                             1991-Current 

Dr. Karen Clark, MD FACP is a Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, WV.  Dr. Clark is also Chief and Medical Director of Care Management and Utilization Review at WVU Medicine. 

Dr. Clark earned a BA in Chemistry from West Virginia University and a Doctorate of Medicine degree from the Joan C Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University.  She completed an internship in OB/GYN and a residency in Internal Medicine, both at WVU. 

Dr. Clark is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.  Since completing her training, she has practiced in an academic setting in General Internal Medicine and the West Virginia University Student Health Service.  Dr. Clark has been involved in teaching, clinical research and patient care. 

In addition, Dr. Clark is an active member of the American College of Physicians.  She is past Governor of the WV Chapter, has participated on numerous committees within the ACP and is currently serving as Chair and Trustee for the Member Insurance Committee. 

Medical Specialties

• Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

• Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine