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 Kris Karlen, M.D.
Dr. Karlen joined the Kaiser Permanente Milpitas Medical offices
In 1990. He specializes in refractive surgery, cataract surgery, lacrimal system surgery, and laser surgery.
Dr. Karlen was born and raised in Barkersfield, California, attended Fresno State University as an undergraduate and later went on to Albert Einstein Medical School from 1982 to 1986. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at Boston University in 1990 and received his board certification in ophthalmology in 1991.
Currently Dr Karlen is the chief of Ophthalmology for Santa Clara and Milpitas offices.
Dr Karlen is a member of the California Medical Association and Santa Clara County Medical Society. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He was voted by the Bay Area Consumers’ Checkbook as one of the areas “ Outstanding Ophthalmologists".
Dr Karlen is the vice president on the board of Help Is On The Way Ministries.
Dr Karlen is married to Emma Karlen and they have two daughters, Rachel and Sarah.
Dr Karlen speaks and understands limited Spanish. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also likes playing the flamenco guitar, backpacking, skiing, tennis, scuba diving, cooking, rock climbing, wine tasting, and traveling. Dr Karlen has done a considerable amount of charity work in Ghana. He visits Ghana on a yearly basis to work in the eye clinics and teach techniques to the local ophthalmologists.
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Upcoming Missions, Projects, & Events
March 2012 Gospel Mission to Ghana
Marfo Childrens Home
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Tokurano Clinic Evaluation
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Lipke Abrani ( Phase Two Research)
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Revival (Tema Joint Church/Youth/Young Adult)
2011 Medical Mission
July 30th, - August 14th 2011. Volunteers will travel to Ghana to donate their time and skills in Ophthalmology. Students will volunteer their time at the SOS Orphanage Tema and the Marfo Orphanage.
Wellborn Travel Log
Ghana Benefit Dinner
Saturday November 5th, 2011 * St John Baptist Church - Palo Alto * Traditional West African Food & Entertainment * Event to benefit HIOTWM Missions/Projects
Likpe-Abrani Water Project
Likpe-Abrani, a small town with a current population of 4,000 is about 35 km from Hohoe, the District capital. The community has 4 boreholes serving 4000 people. However, as per Ghana standards, one borehole serves 300 people. Hence the 4 boreholes only serve 1200 people, leaving a deficite of 2800 people.
Vocation Development
Some assistance has been provided to Tokuroano villagers to produce batik (tie-dyed) fabrics on a small scale as a cottage industry. This support will be increased as funds become available.
Future Programs
Land has been given by the Tokuroano village chiefs for a vocational center. Once this center is established, skills such as dressmaking and carpentry will be developed to provide villagers with income and the capability of self-reliance. |
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