Karen S Crawford, NP

Karen Crawford is a certified nurse practitioner specializing in wound care at Intermountain Health's Riverton Hospital. She supports patients and their families in Riverton and surrounding communities, treating foot ulcers, wounds, infections, and more. Karen is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and believes in empowering patients through education and collaborative decision-making. 

Karen is passionate about learning, staying current on advancements, and delivering the best care possible. Patients can expect a driven, compassionate approach and an unwavering dedication to helping them heal. She strives to prioritize each patient's physical, emotional, and mental well-being, treating every individual with respect and empathy. Creating a trusting environment where healing can thrive is at the heart of her care philosophy: "To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors."

Outside work, the Michigan native skis, hikes, travels, and spends quality time with her son. She comes from a large family with nine siblings who moved to Central Oregon when she was 13. As a single mom, my son is my world.

Conditions Treated: 

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Venous stasis ulcers
• Arterial ulcers
• Graft placement
• Traumatic wounds
• Infected surgical wounds
• Cellulitis-associated wounds
• Necrotizing infections

Procedures Performed: 

• Debridement
• Negative pressure wound therapy
• Skin graft placement and management
• Application of advanced wound dressing
• Ostomy care and management
• Casting and splinting
• Compression therapy
• Suture and staple removal
• Biopsy of wounds