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Dr. Karen Hanna, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
4.7 (7)
Map Pin Small Vista, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Karen Hanna, MD

Dr. Karen Hanna, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Vista, CA. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 32 years of experience. They graduated from Rush University and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Tri-city Medical Center. Dr. Hanna, completed a residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Patients rated Dr. Hanna an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Hanna works at Palomar Health Medical Group in Vista, CA with other offices in Poway, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hanna's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Minimally Invasive Surgeons of North County Inc.
    2385 S Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92081 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 300-3647
  2. 2
    Arch Health Medical Group
    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, Poway, CA 92064 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 300-3647

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  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway
  • Tri-city Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1184687337
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Hospital and Clinics
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
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    Internship
    • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rush University
    Medical Education

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    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Hanna. 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. Hanna.

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