Overview
Dr. Karu specializes in plastic surgery for cosmetic and reconstructive purposes. She is a speaker on breast surgery both locally and nationally and has published numerous peer reviewed articles on her research.
Dr. Karu is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Breast Cancer, Cellulitis, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Dr. Karu is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1420 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
1500 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heather Karu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Karu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heather Karu by calling their office at 605-328-4897. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heather Karu a top-rated expert for Peptic Ulcer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heather Karu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Peptic Ulcer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Heather Karu specialize in?
While Dr. Heather Karu is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Peptic Ulcer, Breast Cancer, and Cellulitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Heather Karu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heather Karu has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peptic Ulcer. You can view a list of Dr. Heather Karu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heather Karu accept my insurance?
Dr. Heather Karu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-328-4897 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Peptic UlcerDr. Karu isDistinguished. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Karu isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Karu isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Experienced
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Karu isExperienced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Breast InfectionDr. Karu isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- GangreneDr. Karu isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- IntertrigoDr. Karu isExperienced. Learn about Intertrigo.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Karu isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Karu isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.