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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