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Dr. Kara Schmidt, MD

Pediatric Rheumatology
3.4 (10)
Map Pin Small Elizabethtown, KY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kara Schmidt, MD

Dr. Kara Schmidt, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatology Specialist in Elizabethtown, KY. They specialize in Pediatric Rheumatology, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from University Of Kentucky and is affiliated with University Of Louisville Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Schmidt an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Schmidt works at Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute - Elizabethtown in Elizabethtown, KY with other offices in Louisville, KY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Schmidt's Office Locations

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    Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute - Elizabethtown
    1003 N Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 584-3200
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    Cincinnati Children's Heart Institute - Louisville
    950 Breckenridge Ln Ste 195, Louisville, KY 40207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 584-3200

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    About Dr. Kara Schmidt, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatric Rheumatology
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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1023106697
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    Education & Certifications

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    • Riley Hospital For Children, Indiana University School Of Medicine
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    • University Of Kentucky
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    • Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology
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