Karen Andrews, MD
About Dr. Andrews
As a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Dr. Karen Andrews has guided the Boulder Medical Center Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology team since 2005. She is dedicated to helping children and adults find lasting relief from allergic conditions and immune system disorders through personalized, evidence-based care.
Dr. Andrews grew up in Virginia, close to Washington, D.C. After graduating from William and Mary College, she earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. She also completed an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin and an Allergy and Immunology fellowship at National Jewish Hospital and the University of Colorado.
Dr. Andrews diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, including seasonal and environmental allergies, food allergies, asthma, eczema, hives, sinus disease, and immune deficiencies. She is experienced in advanced diagnostic testing, allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots and other desensitization treatments), and comprehensive asthma management plans.
Known for her attentive and compassionate approach, Dr. Andrews takes time to understand each patient’s symptoms, triggers, and lifestyle in order to develop individualized treatment strategies. She believes patient education is essential and works closely with individuals and families to help them feel confident in managing allergic and immunologic conditions at home.
Dr. Andrews is married and has two children. Their family also includes two dogs, chickens, and a tarantula. Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family and hiking, camping, backpacking, figure skating, and listening to live music – particularly jazz.
Specialty Areas
Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Internal Medicine
Education and Certifications
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Undergraduate — College of William and Mary
BS
Williamsburg, VA
1996
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Medical School — Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine
MD
Maywood, IL
2000
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Residency — University of Wisconsin
Internal Medicine
Madison, WI
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Fellowship — National Jewish Hospital and University of Colorado
Allergy & Clinical Immunology
Denver, CO
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Board Certification — American Board of Internal Medicine
2003 - present
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Board Certification — American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
2005 - present
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- Colorado Allergy and Asthma Society
- Colorado Medical Society
- Boulder County Medical Society
Appointments
New Patients
- Call us at (303) 440-3083
Established Patients
- Request an appointment via your MyChart account
- Or call us at (303) 440-3083
Shot Clinics
- By Appointment Only: Monday-Thursday: 8:45 am-12 pm & 1 pm-4:00 pm
- Please remember to bring your EpiPen and plan to wait 30 minutes after your shot, for your safety
- Please call us if you have questions