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Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
3.9 (11)
Map Pin Small Altoona, PA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD

Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Altoona, PA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and is affiliated with Penn Highlands Huntingdon and Penn Highlands Dubois. Patients rated Dr. Kimberly an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Kimberly works at Penn Highlands ENT in Altoona, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Chronic Sinusitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Kimberly's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Penn Highlands ENT
    417 Sabbath Rest Rd Ste 4, Altoona, PA 16601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 684-6379

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Penn Highlands Huntingdon
  • Penn Highlands Dubois

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Chronic Sinusitis
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Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)

Treatment frequency



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Chronic Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Allergic Rhinitis
Broken Nose
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Tonsillitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Facial Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Loss of Smell and Taste
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Postnasal Drip
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tonsillitis
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Adenoidectomy
Balloon Sinuplasty
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Rhinoseptoplasty
Tonsillectomy
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Adenoiditis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anosmia
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Bell's Palsy
Bone Cancer
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Cleft Palate
Common Cold
Conductive Hearing Loss
Cough
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Deafness
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Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Ear Ache
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ENT Cancer
Geographic Tongue
Gum Cancer
Headache
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hypoglossal Nerve Disorder
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Maxillary and Malar Fractures
Oral or Facial Cleft
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngeal Candidiasis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Cyst
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Swimmer's Ear
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Tracheitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Desensitization
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Facial Bone
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Dentoalveolar Lesion or Tumor
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Parathyroidectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Sleep Study
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair
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    3.9
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    Based on 11 ratings
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    About Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1477530756
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kimberly is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kimberly has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kimberly works at Penn Highlands ENT in Altoona, PA. View the full address on Dr. Kimberly’s profile.

    Dr. Kimberly has seen patients for Chronic Sinusitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kimberly on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Kimberly. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kimberly.

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