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Dr. Karen Chojnacki, MD

General Surgery
4.8 (437)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Karen Chojnacki, MD

Dr. Karen Chojnacki, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from University At Buffalo State University Of New York School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital.

Dr. Chojnacki works at Academic Surgical Associates in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Gallbladder Removal, Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic and Acid Reflux Surgery along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Chojnacki's Office Locations

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    Jefferson Surgical Associates
    1100 Walnut St Fl 5, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions

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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open Chevron Icon
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open Chevron Icon
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Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open Chevron Icon
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure Chevron Icon
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm Chevron Icon
Secondary Malignancies Chevron Icon
Small Intestine Cancer Chevron Icon
Splenectomy Chevron Icon
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Stomach Cancer Chevron Icon
Sympathectomy Chevron Icon
Thoracentesis Chevron Icon
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Ulcerative Colitis Chevron Icon
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Capital Blue Cross
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Cigna-HealthSpring
    • Consumer Health Network
    • CorVel
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Devon Health
    • First Health
    • Galaxy Health Network
    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    • Humana
    • Intergroup
    • Keystone Health Plan East
    • MultiPlan
    • One Net
    • Private HealthCare Systems
    • QualCare
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • UPMC
    • Worker's Compensation

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
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    Based on 437 ratings
    Patient Ratings (437)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
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    Nov 29, 2022
    Dr. Chojnacki was excellent. I can recommend without hesitation. She is personable, knowledgeable and confident. Great doctor!
    ChuckL — Nov 29, 2022
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    About Dr. Karen Chojnacki, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1083630685
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Keck School of Medicine of The University of Southern California
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
    Residency
    Internship
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University At Buffalo State University Of New York School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    • Jefferson Methodist Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Chojnacki has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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

    Dr. Chojnacki works at Academic Surgical Associates in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Chojnacki’s profile.

    Dr. Chojnacki has seen patients for Gallbladder Removal, Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic and Acid Reflux Surgery, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Chojnacki on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    437 patients have reviewed Dr. Chojnacki. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chojnacki.

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