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Dr. Ron Karni, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
4.5 (26)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ron Karni, MD

Dr. Ron Karni, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from BAYLOR UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, East Houston Hospital & Clinics, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Karni an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Karni works at UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal) and Oral Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Karni's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology - Texas Medical Center
    6400 Fannin St Ste 2700, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 486-5000
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
  • East Houston Hospital & Clinics
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

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Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty) Chevron Icon
Ear Tube Placement Chevron Icon
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery) Chevron Icon
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders Chevron Icon
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis Chevron Icon
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Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty) Chevron Icon
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Rhinoseptoplasty Chevron Icon
Sleep Study Chevron Icon
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    4.5
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    About Dr. Ron Karni, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1053434910
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ron Karni, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Karni is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Karni works at UT Physicians Otorhinolaryngology in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Karni’s profile.

    Dr. Karni has seen patients for Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal) and Oral Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Karni on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Karni. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Karni.

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