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Dr. Karen Atencio, MD

Pain Medicine*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Tucson, AZ
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18 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karen Atencio, MD

Dr. Karen Atencio, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Tucson, AZ. They specialize in Pain Medicine, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Addiction Medicine. They graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is affiliated with Lovelace Women's Hospital and San Juan Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Atencio an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Atencio works at Practice in Tucson, AZ. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Atencio's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Savahcs
    3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 629-4882
  2. 2
    Banner - University Medical Center South
    2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 874-2000

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  • Lovelace Women's Hospital
  • San Juan Regional Medical Center

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Fibromyalgia
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Migraine
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
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Steroid Injection
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    About Dr. Karen Atencio, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pain Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1366499543
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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