Positions
Professor, General Internal Medicine
Chief and Medical Director of Care Management
- Organization:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Department:
- Medicine
- Classification:
- Faculty
Education
- MD, Marshall University
Publications
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
Awards
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
Additional Info
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
About Karen Clark
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 and is the Medical Director for WVUHS Physician Advisory Services.
Patient Care Information
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine