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Dr. Karen Alfonso, MD

Pediatrics*
4.7 (16)
Map Pin Small Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Karen Alfonso, MD

Dr. Karen Alfonso, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Torrance, CA. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine and is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach and MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Alfonso an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Alfonso works at MemorialCare Medical Group - Torrance in Torrance, 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.

Dr. Alfonso's Office Locations

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    MemorialCare Medical Group - Torrance
    22719 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 371-8678
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Blue Shield of California
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    4.7
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    About Dr. Karen Alfonso, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish and Tagalog
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1316228729
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • CHOC Children's - Children's Hospital of Orange County
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    Medical Education
    • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Pediatrics
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
    • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
    • MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
    • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

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    Dr. Karen Alfonso, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alfonso is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Alfonso works at MemorialCare Medical Group - Torrance in Torrance, CA. View the full address on Dr. Alfonso’s profile.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Alfonso. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alfonso.

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