Karen E. Tiedeken, CRNP, MSN
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) i
Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Perinatology)
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Area of focus i
- Kidney disease in pregnancy
- Maternal medical conditions
- Preeclampsia
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I see the patient as a whole - not an illness. There are many factors that effect a person's health and well-being. You have to care for all of them to keep the person healthy.
Why I entered medicine
Even as a child, I was always fascinated with medical information. My grandmother had a very old book (from the 1940s) about treating diseases, and I would spend hours reading it and studying the pictures. As I got older, I volunteered at a large hospital where my mother worked and was exposed to a variety of specialties. I went on to work as a nursing assistant there in the summers and eventually as a graduate nurse and RN. Obstetrics became my passion! I gravitated toward high-risk obstetrics because of the wide range of clinical experiences. Helping families cope emotionally in such stressful times, and providing them with the highest quality clinical care gives me total job satisfaction.
Community involvement
I'm active in a community food pantry.
Personal interests
I enjoy family time and participate in lots of kids activities ranging from little league baseball games to college basketball. I also also enjoy shopping and flea markets, and love dogs, especially my rescued St. Bernard, Meli.
Education
Undergraduate
Gwynedd-Mercy College, Associate in Nursing (ASN), 1983
Graduate
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 1995
Graduate
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 1995
Publications & Clinical Trials
3900 Hamilton Blvd
Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103-6122
United States
Conditions Treated
- ABO Incompatibility
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in Pregnancy
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Breech Position
- Cervical insufficiency
- Childbirth and Postpartum
- Eclampsia
- Fetal Complications (Twins, Triplets, Multiple Gestations)
- Fetal loss
- Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
- Gestational Carrier (GC)
- Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- ABO Incompatibility
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in Pregnancy
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Breech Position
- Cervical insufficiency
- Childbirth and Postpartum
- Eclampsia
- Fetal Complications (Twins, Triplets, Multiple Gestations)
- Fetal loss
- Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
- Gestational Carrier (GC)
- Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Infectious Disorders in Pregnancy
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction or Retardation (IUGR)
- Kidney Disorders In Pregnancy
- Low-Risk Pregnancy
- Maternal Anemia
- Maternal Medical Conditions
- Medical Complications of Pregnancy
- Miscarriage
- Obesity in Pregnancy
- Placenta Accreta
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Postpartum Depression
- Preeclampsia
- Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- Premature Birth
- Prenatal or Preconception Maternal Exposures (Medications, drugs, radiation)
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shortened Cervix
- Surrogate
- Teenage Pregnancy
- Third Degree Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Trauma in Pregnancy
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis or Vaginosis)
- Vomiting in Pregnancy
Services Offered
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biophysical Profile (Prenatal)
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (Prenatal)
- Critical Care Obstetrics
- Detailed Obstetric Ultrasound
- Family Planning
- Fetal Echocardiography
- Fetal Monitoring
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Genetic Counseling Services
- Gonorrhea Screening
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- HIV Screening
- Hormone Testing
- Isoimmunization
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biophysical Profile (Prenatal)
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (Prenatal)
- Critical Care Obstetrics
- Detailed Obstetric Ultrasound
- Family Planning
- Fetal Echocardiography
- Fetal Monitoring
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Genetic Counseling Services
- Gonorrhea Screening
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- HIV Screening
- Hormone Testing
- Isoimmunization
- LGBTQ+ Family Planning
- LGBTQ+ Patient Support
- Nutrition in Pregnancy
- Post Partum Exam
- Pregnancy Care and Childbirth
- Pregnancy Hypertension and Kidney Care Program
- Pregnancy Loss Program
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Program
- Prenatal Education
- Prenatal Sequential Screening
- Preterm Birth
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Shoulder Delivery
- Testing During Pregnancy
- Testing During Pregnancy – First Trimester
- Testing During Pregnancy – Second Trimester
- Ultrasound
Comments
"Karen Tiedeken, CRNP was a great provider. I truly appreciated the time she spent with me and already knowing my history before the visit."
"Karen Tiedeken was amazing, caring, warm & friendly. She listened to me & my partner's concerns and explained thoroughly ensuring we understood all the medical jargon/explanations. She made my day by being kind & so thoughtful throughout the visit. I'd gladly & highly recommend her!"
"They truly listen to the patient. As I am typically anxious and have high BP before my appointment they always recheck afterwards to make sure it comes down. In fact it is now in my chart to take BP after the visit to ensure the best readings."