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Karen Carlson MD

  • Department of Anesthesiology
    Assistant Professor
  • kcarlso@emory.edu
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Overview

Dr. Karen Carlson is Chief of the Division of Ambulatory Anesthesia and Medical Director of the Ambulatory Surgery Center at the Emory Clinic. Her research interest is diabetes management in ambulatory surgery patients.

Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University Affiliated Hospital

Education

Degrees

  • MD from University of Miami
  • BS from Florida Atlantic University
  • No Degree from Broward Community College
  • No Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Research

Publications

  • Perioperative Hyperglycemia Management: An Update.
    Anesthesiology Volume: 126 Page(s): 547 - 560
    03/01/2017 Authors: Duggan EW; Carlson K; Umpierrez GE
  • Effect of basal insulin dosage on blood glucose concentration in ambulatory surgery patients with type 2 diabetes.
    J Clin Anesth Volume: 36 Page(s): 184 - 188
    02/01/2017 Authors: Demma LJ; Carlson KT; Duggan EW; Morrow JG; Umpierrez G
  • Blood glucose levels in children with Type1 diabetes attending a residential diabetes camp: a 2-year review.
    Diabet Med Volume: 30 Page(s): e123 - e126
    03/01/2013 Authors: Carlson KT; Carlson GW; Tolbert L; Demma LJ
  • Blood Glucose Levels in Children With Type 1 Diabetes Attending a Residential Diabetes Camp: A Two Year Review
    Volume: 61 Page(s): A325 - A325
    06/01/2012 Authors: Carlson KT; Tolbert L; Carlson GW; Demma LJ
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