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Dr. Karen McGowan, MD

Pediatrics
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Karen McGowan, MD

Dr. Karen McGowan, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 29 years of experience. They graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles|UCLA Sch Med/UCLA Med Ctr|University of Pittsburg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns. Dr. McGowan, completed a residency at U C S D Medical Center - Hillcrest|Uc San Diego Med Center. Patients rated Dr. McGowan an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. McGowan works at San Diego Pediatrics in San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept 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.

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Dr. McGowan's Office Locations

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    San Diego Pediatrics
    6475 Alvarado Rd Ste 120, San Diego, CA 92120 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 583-6133

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  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
  • Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns

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    About Dr. Karen McGowan, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatrics
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1851380729
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ucsd Med Ctr Biochemical Genetics
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • U C S D Medical Center - Hillcrest|Uc San Diego Med Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • 1995|U C S D Medical Center - Hillcrest|U CA San Diego Med Ctr|UCSD Medical Center|UCSD Medical Center / San Diego, CA
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    Medical Education
    • David Geffen School Of Medicine At UCLA, University Of California, Los Angeles|UCLA Sch Med/UCLA Med Ctr|University of Pittsburg School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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

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

    Dr. McGowan works at San Diego Pediatrics in San Diego, CA. View the full address on Dr. McGowan’s profile.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. McGowan. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McGowan.

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