Biographical summary
Karen A. Truitt, D.O. is a general community neurologist, with subspecialty interest in clinical neurophysiology, neuromuscular neurology, epilepsy, and spine. Her clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in management of chronic neurological diseases such as epilepsy, migraine and Parkinson disease
- Complex coordination of care and diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, stroke/TIA, myasthenia gravis
- Complex coordination of care and diagnosis of spine related disease such as spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, neuropathy, and myelopathy
- Providing EMG/NCS diagnostic testing Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing
- Administering Botox for chronic migraine Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing
- Providing care in Mayo Clinic's Integrated Community Specialties program, working closely with primary care providers in Mayo Clinic Rochester practice as well as SEMN Mayo Clinic Health Systems
- Education of resident physicians, fellows, advanced practice providers
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Truitt is active in research and education, including providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2011
Fellow - Clinical Neurophysiology, EEG, EpilepsySection of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Neurology
- 2011
ResidentClin Neurophysiology EEG/Epile, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2010
Resident - Formal EMG TrainingSection of Clinical Neurophysiology, Department of Neurology
- 2010
ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2007
ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2005
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - graduated in top 10% of classKansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1997
BS - summa cum laudeMassachusetts College of Pharmacy/Allied Sciences
- 1994
AS - Pre-PharmacyWestern New England College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2010
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2005
Psi Sigma AlphaKansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
- 2005
Warren Tuttle, PhD, Pharmacology award Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
- 2005
Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement CitationKansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
- 1997
Summa cum laudeMassachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- 1997
Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor SocietyMassachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Professional memberships
- 2015 - 2017
Subject Matter Expert & Change Readiness AgentMayo Clinic Health System
- 2015 - 2016
Committee MemberMayo Clinic Health System-SEMN Region, Mayo Clinic Health System
- 2010 - present
MemberMayo Alumni Association
- 2007 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
Publications