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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Great doctor more like a close friend. Caring professional and down to earth .have recommended.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Professional. Listens. Answers questions.
In other words, what you want on a doctor!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Wheeler has been my urologist for years now. I will follow her anywhere. She's brilliant, empathic and takes time to explain everything in plain terms. She puts me at ease and makes difficult news and uncomfortable exams easier.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Highly recommend!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Very personable and explained the process very professionally. Karen made feel very comfortable
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
She is very comprehensive, and detailed. Gave me many options based on future exams which she scheduled. I trust her comments and thoughts.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Kind and informative!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Easy to talk to and answered all of my questions.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very knowledgeable and very personable!
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
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.
Great doctor more like a close friend. Caring professional and down to earth .have recommended.
Professional. Listens. Answers questions. In other words, what you want on a doctor!
Dr. Wheeler has been my urologist for years now. I will follow her anywhere. She's brilliant, empathic and takes time to explain everything in plain terms. She puts me at ease and makes difficult news and uncomfortable exams easier. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Highly recommend!
Excellent
Very personable and explained the process very professionally. Karen made feel very comfortable
She is very comprehensive, and detailed. Gave me many options based on future exams which she scheduled. I trust her comments and thoughts.
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.