Summary

Blending compassion, empathy and expertise, Dr. Karen Stanek approaches patients with the desire to care for their physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Her philosophy of care seeks to help patients regain both their strength and independence.

Dr. Stanek received her MS and PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Wisconsin before receiving her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Health Sciences Center. She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado. She also studied Business Administration and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Dr. Stanek was board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in 1993 and re-certified in 2003. She served as Medical Director of Deaconess Rehabilitation Institute from 1993-1995 and is the founder of Northwest Medical Rehabilitation, her clinical practice. She specializes in brain injury, pediatric rehabilitation and complex spasticity management.

Dr. Stanek's personal interests include hiking and fishing.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • University Of Colorado Health
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Ann Stanek has 3 locations

Multicare Valley Hospital

12606 E Mission AveSpokane, WA 99216

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Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationPain Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.6 
38 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Spokane , WASpokane , WASpokane , WASpokane , WA
Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Ann Stanek

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Ann Stanek has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Ann Stanek has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Back Pain
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cancer
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Muscle Spasticity
  • Nerve Damage
  • Pain
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Spinal Cord Diseases
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Sports Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Colorado Health

Medical School

University Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Dr. Karen Stanek speaks English.
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Dr. Karen Stanek's office is located at 101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA, 99204.
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