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Karen M. Redwine, MD

MD

Doctor of Medicine

St. Luke's Health Partner
St. Luke's Health Partner

These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

Specialties


Accepting new patients
 
No Referral Required

Conditions & Treatments

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Expertise In Dialysis
  • Expertise In Kidney Biopsy
  • Expertise In Transplant Medicine
  • Hematuria
  • Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
  • Nephritis
  • Nephrology
  • Nephropathy
  • Proteinuria
  • Renal Failure

Facilities & Clinics

    • Address
      305 E. Jefferson St. Boise, ID 83712
      Hours
      Mon - Thu: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
      Fri: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    • Phone
      (208) 381-7336
      Fax
      (208) 381-7495

    • Address
      775 Pole Line Rd. W. Suite 302 Twin Falls, ID 83301
      Hours
      Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • Phone
      (208) 814-8780

About Karen M. Redwine

Biography

Karen Redwine, MD, MPH cares for children with a wide range of kidney disorders including hypertension, chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal failure, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, hematuria, proteinuria, and congenital renal anomalies (renal agenesis, multi-cystic dysplastic kidney, CAKUT, etc.). She also supports patients needing renal biopsy, dialysis, and pre- and post- renal transplant care. Dr. Redwine offers a medical home for these medically complex patients, collaborating with their broader care team (other specialists, primary care, nutrition, etc.) to ensure comprehensive, coordinated patient care. She has special interest in and extensive experience with pediatric hypertension – both primary hypertension (frequently related to diet, exercise, or obesity) and secondary hypertension (caused by underlying kidney disease, genetic disorders, or another triggering illness).

Dr. Redwine enjoys building relationships with children and their families, often caring for patients over many years. She recognizes the importance of education and empowering her patients to manage a life-long condition to achieve their best quality of life. She is passionate about healthy nutrition and physical activity habits, as well as helping children learn to live their lives, rather than live their disease.  

Dr. Redwine began her career in medical academia as a tenured, associate professor in the pediatrics department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. During this time, she was dedicated to mentoring and advising her students and conducting pediatric hypertension research. Her research focused on the epidemiology of pediatric hypertension and optimizing the management of children with obesity-related hypertension. Dr. Redwine co-edited a book on pediatric hypertension, wrote multiple peer-reviewed publications and served as principal investigator on many clinical trials. While she found this work fulfilling, she discovered her true passion in direct patient care and left Arkansas to join St. Luke's Children's in 2016.

Dr. Redwine is a member and former chair of the International Pediatric Hypertension Association. She is also a member of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, and the American Society of Hypertension.

In her free time, Dr. Redwine enjoys singing with her church choir, baking, sewing, and spending time with her family (three generations under one roof!).

  • Medical School

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Residency

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  • Fellowship

    University of Texas Health Science Center
  • Board Certifications

    Pediatrics
    Pediatric Nephrology
  • Gender

    Female
  • Languages Spoken

    English

Awards & Distinctions

2006-2016 - Best Doctors in America