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Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Welcomes Optometrist Karena Malluege, OD

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Welcomes Optometrist Karena Malluege, OD

August 4, 2025

Karen Malluege, OD has joined the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. Dr. Malluege will provide comprehensive eye care, as well as serve as a clinical instructor as part of our residency education.

Dr. Malluege completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree at Arizona College of Optometry and completed her residency in optometry and ocular disease at Gunderson Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Dr. Malluege!

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