Dr. Karen M. Tart

Dr. Karen M. Tart is a board-certified urologist who provides comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of urological conditions. She earned her bachelor’s degree in human biology from the University of Texas at Austin and her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Tart completed her residency in urology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Dr. Tart treats both men and women, ages 18 and older, for all general urological issues. Her extensive training and expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques enable her to effectively manage conditions such as kidney stones, urinary incontinence, enlarged prostate (BPH), overactive bladder, urinary tract obstructions, sexual dysfunction, and urologic cancers including those of the kidney, bladder, and prostate. Understanding the personal and often sensitive nature of urologic concerns, Dr. Tart is dedicated to creating a welcoming, respectful environment where patients feel heard and supported. She partners closely with her patients, listening carefully to understand their symptoms and goals to develop tailored treatment plans that enhance their quality of life. She is committed to ensuring patients fully understand their diagnoses and treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions. Dr. Tart has a special interest in advanced surgical treatments for urological disorders. She offers neuromodulation therapy and botulinum toxin injections for overactive bladder and provides solutions for female stress urinary incontinence including sling procedures and injections. For men with enlarged prostates, she offers a range of minimally invasive therapies. She also performs robotic-assisted surgeries to improve patient outcomes and recovery times. In the clinic setting, she offers procedures such as vasectomies, cystoscopies, bladder injections and prostate biopsies. Outside of medicine, Dr. Tart is a busy mom of two boys and enjoys hiking and exploring the outdoors with them. She also loves traveling, gardening, fishing and scuba diving. When she’s not outside, you’ll likely find her discovering new restaurants or experimenting with recipes in her kitchen.

Her clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Boils, Folliculitis, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tart is currently accepting new patients.