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Karen (Kate) M. Glasenapp, DNP, APNP, BC-ADM, CDCES, CSOWM

Co-Director Froedtert and MCW Medical Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Program

Location

  • Endocrinology - Froedtert Hospital
  • 8850 William Coffey Dr.
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Endocrinology

New & Established Patients Call

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes Associated with Cystic Fibrosis
  • Diabetes Associated with Pancreatic Disease
  • Pre- and post- Transplant Diabetes
  • Steroid Induced Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Treatments and Services

  • Diabetes Care
  • Weight Management
  • Diabetes Management
  • Diabetes Disease Process
  • Diabetes Complications and Risk Reduction
  • Virtual Visit

Patients Ages Seen

  • Adult
  • Senior

Languages

  • English

Board Certifications

  • Advanced Diabetes Management

Clinic Locations

Endocrinology - Froedtert Hospital

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Biography

I was privileged to join my endocrine colleagues at the Medical College of Wisconsin in January 2015. I am a native of Milwaukee and chose to spend my professional career here. I have years of inpatient nursing experience and my career as a nurse practitioner has focused on chronic disease management with special interest areas of metabolic health, diabetes, and obesity care. Prior to joining MCW I worked in Internal Medicine with Froedtert West Bend.

I earned my Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing at UW Madison. I completed my Adult Nurse Practitioner post Master’s certification at Marquette University. My Doctor of Nursing Practice is from St, Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

I am a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. I hold board certifications in Advanced Diabetes Management, Obesity and Weight Management, and Bariatric Nursing. I am a current member of Metro Milwaukee Nurse Practitioners and the Obesity Medicine Association.

My patients are central to the care team. I am dedicated to working with a team of providers including Advanced Practice Providers, Diabetes Educators, dietitians, pharmacists, physicians/specialists, and nurses. Together we support individual patients and families in meeting the challenges of self-care in chronic disease management to achieve optimal health and quality of life.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of Wisconsin School of Nursing - Madison, WI (1978)
Master of Science in Nursing - University of Wisconsin School of Nursing - Madison, WI (1992)
Post Masters Nurse Practitioner Certification - Marquette University College of Nursing - Milwaukee, WI (1998)
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - St. Catherine University - St. Paul, MN (2010)