Overview
Karen Blust is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Blust is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen Blust
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Blust?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Blust by calling their office at 319-356-1616. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen Blust a top-rated expert for Nocardiosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Blust is classified as an Advanced expert for Nocardiosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Karen Blust specialize in?
While Dr. Karen Blust is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Nocardiosis, Myelitis, and HIV/AIDS. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Karen Blust participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen Blust has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nocardiosis. You can view a list of Dr. Karen Blust's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen Blust accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen Blust accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and FirstCare. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-1616 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- NocardiosisDr. Blust isAdvanced. Learn about Nocardiosis.
- Experienced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Blust isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Blust isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- COVID-19Dr. Blust isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- CryptococcosisDr. Blust isExperienced. Learn about Cryptococcosis.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Blust isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Blust isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.