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Dr. Karen Armbrust

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Minneapolis, MN

Areas of Expertise

Uveitis
Scleritis
Ocular Inflammatory Disease
Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy Screening
Neovascular Glaucoma Management
Periocular and Intravitreal Steroid Therapy
Biologic and Immunomodulatory Therapy
Inflammation-Related Macular Edema

About Me

Dr. Karen Armbrust is an ophthalmologist specializing in ocular inflammatory diseases, including uveitis and scleritis. She sees patients at both the University of Minnesota and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and she serves as the Residency Program Director for the Department of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Armbrust is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota and is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Her work emphasizes managing inflammatory conditions to protect vision and improve patient outcomes through careful monitoring and tailored treatment approaches.

Training

  • National Eye Institute

    Uveitis and Ocular Immunology

    National Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • University of Minnesota

    in Ophthalmology

    University of Minnesota

    Residency
  • University of Minnesota Medical School

    MD

    University of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School
  • University of Minnesota Medical School

    PhD

    University of Minnesota Medical School

    Masters / PhD

Awards & Honors

  • Best Teaching Faculty Awarded

    2024

    University of Minnesota

  • Best Teaching Faculty Awarded

    2023

    University of Minnesota

  • Clinical Excellence Award Nominee

    2018

    Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center

  • Member in Training Poster Award Finalist

    2015

    Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

  • Harry Friedman Research Award

    2014

    University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology

  • First Year Resident Teaching Award

    2012

    Sanford School of Medicine

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MN
License Numbers
59313

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