Karen Levenson
About Karen Levenson
Karen Levenson is a physician liaison specializing in strategic marketing for Sutter Health in the West Bay Region. She has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, working with various medical professionals and institutions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work at Sutter Health
Karen Levenson has been serving as a Physician Liaison in Strategic Marketing for the Physicians and Hospitals West Bay Region at Sutter Health since 2009. In this role, she connects subspecialty and specialty physicians across five counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sonoma, and Napa. Her work focuses on enhancing collaboration among healthcare professionals to improve patient care and streamline services within the Sutter Health network.
Education and Expertise
Karen Levenson holds multiple degrees from the University of Washington. She completed a Pre-Med Curriculum alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the Michael G. Foster School of Business. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in strategic marketing within the healthcare sector, particularly in connecting physicians across various specialties.
Background
Prior to her current position at Sutter Health, Karen Levenson worked for Merck & Co as an Executive Hospital Liaison from 1994 to 2009. During her tenure, she collaborated with prestigious institutions such as Stanford University Medical Center, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and the Palo Alto VA. Her role involved working closely with doctors and pharmacists, which provided her with a strong foundation in the healthcare industry.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen Levenson has developed a strong background in strategic marketing within the healthcare sector. She possesses cross-training in various medical specialties, including cardiovascular, endocrine, and neurology. Her ability to connect subspecialty and specialty physicians has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and improving healthcare delivery across the San Francisco Bay Area.