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Dr. Farah Karipineni, MD

Endocrine Surgery
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Fresno, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Farah Karipineni, MD

Dr. Farah Karipineni, MD is an Endocrine Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA. They graduated from University of California At Berkeley and is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center and Sierra View Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Karipineni an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Karipineni works at Community Specialty Surgery Associates in Fresno, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Karipineni's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Surgical Associates
    2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 220, Fresno, CA 93701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 256-5140
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    University Surgical Associates
    2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 220, Fresno, CA 93701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 435-6600

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  • Kaweah Health Medical Center
  • Community Regional Medical Center
  • Clovis Community Medical Center
  • Sierra View Medical Center

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    About Dr. Farah Karipineni, MD

    Specialties
    • Endocrine Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1164718524
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of California At Berkeley
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    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Karipineni works at Community Specialty Surgery Associates in Fresno, CA. View the full address on Dr. Karipineni’s profile.

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