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Dr. Karen Brooks, MD

General Surgery*
4.6 (9)
Map Pin Small Brownsville, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Karen Brooks, MD

Dr. Karen Brooks, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Brownsville, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry and is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Brooks an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Brooks works at Karen Brooks, MD in Brownsville, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Umbilical Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Brooks' Office Locations

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    Karen Brooks, MD
    800 W Jefferson St Ste 150, Brownsville, TX 78520 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Umbilical Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Meckel's Diverticulum
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
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    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    About Dr. Karen Brooks, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1366476285
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Valley Regional Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Brooks works at Karen Brooks, MD in Brownsville, TX. View the full address on Dr. Brooks’s profile.

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

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Brooks. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Brooks.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Brooks, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Brooks appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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