Overview
Karen Kling is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Oceanside, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastroschisis, Cholecystitis, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
3605 Vista Way Ste 172, Oceanside, CA 92056
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.
2 Clinical Trials
UC Irvine Medical Center
Dr. Hira Ahmad is a board-certified UCI Health pediatric surgeon.She earned her medical degree at Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Neb. She completed a residency in general surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Fla., followed by a fellowship in pediatric colorectal surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Next, she completed a fellowship in pediatric surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle.Ahmad sees patients inOrange. Dr. Ahmad is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Imperforate Anus, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery.
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
Romeo Ignacio is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ignacio is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Pectus Excavatum, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Small Bowel Resection.
CHOC Children's Specialists Cardiothoracic Surgery
Mustafa Kabeer is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kabeer is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pectus Excavatum, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendicitis, Pectus Carinatum, and Splenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen Kling
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Kling?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Kling by calling their office at 760-547-1020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen Kling a top-rated expert for Pilonidal Sinus Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Kling is classified as an Experienced expert for Pilonidal Sinus Disease, 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 Kling specialize in?
While Dr. Karen Kling is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Gastroschisis, and Cholecystitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.
Does Dr. Karen Kling participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen Kling has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pilonidal Sinus Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Karen Kling's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen Kling accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen Kling accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-547-1020 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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- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Kling isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- AppendectomyDr. Kling isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Kling isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Kling isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Kling isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Kling isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.