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Dr. Karen Whang, MD

General Surgery
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Karen Whang, MD

Dr. Karen Whang, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Palo Alto, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from TEMPLE UNIVERSITY.

Dr. Whang works at Sutter Health in Palo Alto, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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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    Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 853-2985

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    About Dr. Karen Whang, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Korean
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    • 1477668622
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
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    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Karen Whang, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Whang is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Whang accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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