Karen Armbrust, MD, PhD, is a uveitis specialist who cares for adults with ocular inflammatory disease, including uveitis and scleritis. She practices at the University of Minnesota and the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she also serves as Residency Program Director. Dr. Armbrust partners closely with rheumatology and primary care to tailor steroid-sparing and targeted biologic therapies that control inflammation while protecting vision. She emphasizes education, shared decision-making, and careful monitoring so patients understand their condition and treatment options at every step. In addition to patient care, Dr. Armbrust is active in outcomes and epidemiologic research related to ocular inflammation and systemic disease. Her work includes studies using national registries and veterans’ health data to improve care for patients with uveitis and related conditions. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is committed to training the next generation of ophthalmologists while advancing patient-centered care through research and education.