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Dr. Karen McCowen, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

4.1 (9)

San Diego, CA

Accepting new patients

30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Karen McCowen, MD

Dr. Karen McCowen, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. McCowen an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. McCowen works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in Encinitas, CA and La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Endocrine Gland Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors and Adrenal Gland Diseases along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona 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. McCowen's Office Locations

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4168 Front St Ste 1106-UC, San Diego, CA 92103 Directions (619) 543-6303
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Uc San Diego Health - Encinitas Midwife
1200 Garden View Rd Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024 Directions (760) 536-7300
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Uc San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-la Jolla
9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Directions (858) 657-1636

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About Dr. Karen McCowen, MD

Specialties*

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Years of Experience

30 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English

NPI Number

1972541274

Education & Certifications

Medical Education

TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Board Certifications

Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology

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Is Dr. Karen McCowen, MD accepting new patients?

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

Does Dr. Karen McCowen, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. McCowen accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Karen McCowen, MD offer telehealth services?

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

What practice does Dr. Karen McCowen, MD work with?

Dr. McCowen works at Practice in San Diego, CA with other offices in Encinitas, CA and La Jolla, CA. View the full addresses on Dr. McCowen’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Karen McCowen, MD treats?

Dr. McCowen has seen patients for Endocrine Gland Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors and Adrenal Gland Diseases, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McCowen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

How do patients rate Dr. Karen McCowen, MD in reviews?

9 patients have reviewed Dr. McCowen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McCowen.

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Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. McCowen, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. McCowen 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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Dr. Karen McCowen, MD

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Dr. McCowen's Office Locations

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