Dr. Karen Wheeler, M.D., PhD, is a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist joining the Center for Neurosciences in September 2025. A distinguished graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, she earned her medical degree, a PhD in Experimental Pathology, and a Master’s in Clinical Research from the University of Virginia. She completed her residency at UVA and a specialized fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the University of Texas Health Center, San Antonio.
Dr. Karen Wheeler, M.D., PhD, is a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist joining the Center for Neurosciences in September 2025. A distinguished graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, she earned her medical degree, a PhD in Experimental Pathology, and a Master’s in Clinical Research from the University of Virginia. She completed her residency at UVA and a specialized fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the University of Texas Health Center, San Antonio.
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Kind and informative!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Easy to talk to and answered all of my questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable and very personable!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
The most caring doctor. She listens to you and we make the best decisions. I've sent other people to her... I love her. I tell everyone.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Wheeler was a wonderful experience. She is very thorough and answered any and all questions. So glad I found her.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Amazing in every way — personable, knowledgeable, great listener and communicator, compassionate, so grateful to have had Dr Wheeler on my team.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Wheeler is always caring and listens.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
SO knowledgeable and pleasant. Answers questions in a manner that is understandable. Thank you
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Lucky she’s my Dr.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Great appointment as always. I can’t think of a better communicator and professional.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
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Center for Neurosciences
2450 E River Rd Tucson, AZ 85718
Dr. Karen Wheeler, M.D., is a distinguished graduate of Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA. She received a PhD in Experimental Pathology, a Master of Science in Clinical Research, and earned her medical degree all from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Wheeler also completed her Residency at the University of Virginia in 2018 and recently completed her Fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the University of Texas Health Center, San Antonio. Dr. Wheeler is a Virginia native who now resides in Tucson with her husband, their two children, and the beloved family dogs.
Dr. Wheeler is a member of the American Urologic Association and the Society of Women in Urology. She has received numerous honors and awards during her extensive education and has authored many publications in her field of study. Dr. Wheeler joins Center for Neurosciences in September 2025.
Kind and informative!
Easy to talk to and answered all of my questions.
Very knowledgeable and very personable!
The most caring doctor. She listens to you and we make the best decisions. I've sent other people to her... I love her. I tell everyone.
Dr Wheeler was a wonderful experience. She is very thorough and answered any and all questions. So glad I found her.
Amazing in every way — personable, knowledgeable, great listener and communicator, compassionate, so grateful to have had Dr Wheeler on my team.
Dr. Wheeler is always caring and listens.
SO knowledgeable and pleasant. Answers questions in a manner that is understandable. Thank you
Lucky she’s my Dr.
Great appointment as always. I can’t think of a better communicator and professional.