Overview
Karen Gibbs is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Dr. Gibbs is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Obesity, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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Locations
267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT 06610
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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As a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, my expertise is in the surgical care of people who have cancer or benign disease of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and ampulla. However, my main area of expertise is pancreatic cancer.I chose to specialize in pancreatic cancer for a variety of reasons. It is a complex and aggressive disease that requires surgical and medical management based on innovative research. In addition, providing surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer demands great technical skills, and effective treatment requires a team of experts with access to the most sophisticated technology available.At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we perform more than 100 Whipple procedures—a complex surgery for cancer in the head of the pancreas—each year with outstanding outcomes. The mortality rate of Whipple procedures at our center is among the lowest in the world. I have performed more than 1,200 of these procedures.Our team has expertise in robotic surgery of the pancreas and liver, as well as in the removal of pancreatic tumors that involve major vessels, which is also known as locally advanced pancreatic cancer. We use transplants to manage certain types of liver tumors and offer precision treatment for all stages of pancreatic cancer. Our patients have access to the most advanced clinical trials.I feel privileged to share in the lives of people who have received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and shepherd them through treatment. One of the most rewarding parts of. Dr. Wolfgang is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Wolfgang is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen E. Gibbs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen E. Gibbs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen E. Gibbs by calling their office at 203-384-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen E. Gibbs a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Removal?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen E. Gibbs is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gallbladder Removal, 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 E. Gibbs specialize in?
While Dr. Karen E. Gibbs is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Removal, Gastric Bypass, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Karen E. Gibbs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen E. Gibbs has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Removal. You can view a list of Dr. Karen E. Gibbs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen E. Gibbs accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen E. Gibbs accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-384-3000 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
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Gibbs isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastric BypassDr. Gibbs isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Gibbs isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- GastrectomyDr. Gibbs isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- HerniaDr. Gibbs isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Gibbs isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- ObesityDr. Gibbs isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Gibbs isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- AppendicitisDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diastasis RectiDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Diastasis Recti.
- EndoscopyDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastroparesisDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- NecrosisDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Gibbs isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
