Asheville VAMC
647 Wayah St, 
Franklin, NC 

Overview

Karen Austin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Franklin, North Carolina. Her top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in GA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Asheville VAMC
647 Wayah St, Franklin, NC 28734
Other Locations
Asheville Veteran Medical Center
1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

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. Karen Austin

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Austin?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Austin by calling their office at 828-369-1781. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karen Austin a top-rated expert for Decorticate Posture?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Austin is classified as an Experienced expert for Decorticate Posture, 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. Karen Austin specialize in?

While Dr. Karen Austin is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Karen Austin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karen Austin has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Decorticate Posture. You can view a list of Dr. Karen Austin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karen Austin accept my insurance?

Dr. Karen Austin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-369-1781 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.

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