Dr Karen Joseph 

Gynaecologist and Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Christchurch, NZ

Dr Karen Joseph, Specialist Pain Medicine Physician

& Gynaecologist Christchurch, NZ

In pursuit of providing best evidence-based care for those living with pelvic pain,

Karen has completed specialist training and registration in Pain Medicine, Obstetrics

& Gynaecology, and Sexual & Reproductive Health. She is the only doctor in

Australasia with this broad expertise.

She is the current President of the New Zealand Pain Society, a member of the

FPM-ANZCA New Zealand National Committee, and has contributed to development

of educational and policy materials, including the RANZCOG Persistent Pelvic Pain

Special Interest Module and the FPM PS15(PM) Statement on the clinical approach

to persistent pelvic pain including endometriosis-associated pain.

Her research interests are focused on exploring and developing ways to meet the

unmet needs of those living with pelvic pain.
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