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Dr. Karen Whang, MD

General Surgery*
4.3 (6)
Map Pin Small Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
30 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 30 years of experience. They graduated from Temple University. Patients rated Dr. Whang an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Whang works at Practice in Palo Alto, CA with other offices in San Carlos, CA and Menlo Park, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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. Whang's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 853-2985
  2. 2
    Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
    301 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 596-4120
  3. 3
    Radiology- Menlo Medical Clinic in Menlo Park - 1300 Crane
    1300 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 498-7489

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 30 years of experience
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    • English, Korean
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    • 1477668622
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Temple University
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