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Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
3.7 (3)
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28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD

Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD is a Pediatric Surgery Specialist in Columbus, OH. They specialize in Pediatric Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Diefenbach an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Diefenbach works at Practice in Columbus, OH with other offices in Toledo, OH. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Diefenbach's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nationwide Children's Hospital
    700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 722-4823
  2. 2
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    555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 722-3900
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    Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
    2213 Cherry St, Toledo, OH 43608 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (567) 290-6543
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    Regents of the University of Michigan
    2222 Cherry St Ste 1800, Toledo, OH 43608 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 251-4300

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  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

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    About Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    • 1164658258
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
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    • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
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