Dr. Karen J. Rodriguez-Velazquez is a board-certified surgeon by the American Board of Podiatric
Medicine who treats all conditions of the foot and ankle, including fractures, sports injuries, joint pain, diabetic foot care, heel pain, wound care and limb salvage, complex congenital or acquired deformities, and complications from diabetes and vascular disease.

Originally from Puerto Rico, she graduated Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico with a major in Biology. In 2008, Dr. Rodriguez-Velazquez relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where she earned her doctorate degree in Podiatric Medicine from Kent State University. She finished her three-year residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery credentials at University Hospitals in Cleveland, where she was chief resident during her senior year. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family.