Karen Wheeler, MD
Practice: Center for Neurosciences
Specialty: Urology
Office locations: Tucson, AZ
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.
Center for Neurosciences
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.

A very fun informative visit
Pleasant and knowledgeable
Dr Wheeler is very informative about my procedure and answered questions myself and my wife and
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!