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Karen Garner, MD

4.7 out of 5 (141 Ratings)
Specialty
  • Internal Medicine
    (Board Certified)
Languages
English
Primary Address | Office Details
Mission Heritage San Clemente - Suite 102
831 Via Suerte
Suite 102

San Clemente, CA 92673

Phone: (949) 364-5600

Fax: (949) 364-2231

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  • Mission Heritage Medical Group
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  • Front desk people were friendly and knowledgeable. Dr Garner answered my questions and explained a new medication to me.
    Professional Service Always
    She is the best!
    Dr. Garner listens carefully to all issues, provides easy to understand solutions and follows through on all situations from visit to visit.
    I've had some difficult times with my health in the years I've had Dr. Garner. They include mental health issues. She has been very helpful and compassionateand patient.
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  • Meet The Provider
    Biography

    Publications

    Quebbemann B, Engstrom D, Siegfried T, Garner K, Dallal R. Bariatric surgery in patients older than 65 years is safe and effective. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2005 July-August;1(4)

    Clinical Research Experience

    • Investigator, “Preventive Care in a County Residency Training Program”, original research conducted at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    • Research on indications for the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in neonates. Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Dr. Angela Ramos, Professor of Pediatrics, USC School of Medicine
    • Research on the use of needle exchange programs to decrease the transmission of HIV. National AIDS Program Office, U.S. Department of Health
    • Research on the use of dextromethorphan to decrease cerebral ischemia. Dr. Gary Steinberg, Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford School of Medicine
    • Research Assistant, Center for Sports Medicine, St. Francis Hospital
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    Primary Specialties
    Primary Specialties
    • Internal Medicine
      (Board Certified)
    Other Specialties Associations Awards
    Awards
    Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society, Hewlett Packard Award - Top Medical Graduate, Janet M. Glasgow Citation for Scholastic Achievement, Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, years II, III, IV
    Areas of Interest
    Areas of Interest
    Perioperative Medicine Treatment of Obesity Wellness/Nutrition Counseling
    Certifications
    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

    Education
    Education & Training
    • Residency
      Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - 1997
    • Fellowship
      UCLA - Kennamer Fellowship Internal Medicine - 1998
    • Medical School
      University of Southern California - 1994
    • Internship
      Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - 1995
  • Insurance Accepted

    Insurance Accepted

    • Insurance Plan

    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
    • Aetna PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
    • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO
    • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
    • Blue Shield of CA PPO
    • Choice /Humana PPO
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna HMO - Select
    • Cigna PPO
    • Coventry/First Health PPO
    • Health Net - TriCare
    • Health Net HMO
    • Health Net Medicare Advantage
    • Health Net PPO
    • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
    • Multiplan PPO
    • Oscar EPO
    • Providence Medicare Advantage
    • SCAN Medicare Advantage
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
    • United HealthCare PPO
    • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
    • Insurance Plan: HMO PCP ID

      Aetna: *821796 
      Anthem Blue Cross: AFN251 
      Anthem Blue Cross Medicare: 05196589
      Blue Shield: *100100519023
      Cigna: 3966900011
      Cigna Select: 3966900013
      Health Net: 3435068866
      Health Net Medicare: 5211068866
      SCAN Medicare: 954-18601
      United Healthcare: *0250360065 

      *Provider ID is the same for both Commercial and Medicare Plans

 
  • Primary Location

Mission Heritage San Clemente - Suite 102