Overview
Karen Krok is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 21 years.
Dr. Krok is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Krok has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
4 Clinical Trials
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Jonathan Stine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stine is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Vikesh Singh is a gastroenterologist who specializes in pancreatology and pancreaticobiliary endoscopy. He evaluates and treats patients with inflammatory diseases of the pancreas, including acute and chronic pancreatitis and autoimmune pancreatitis as well as the complications of these diseases. After earning his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Singh remained at Johns Hopkins to complete residency training in internal medicine. He pursued fellowship training in gastroenterology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and earned a master’s degree in epidemiology from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. He then returned to Johns Hopkins, where he completed a two-year advanced endoscopy fellowship with a focus on pancreaticobiliary endoscopy. Dr. Singh has been on the faculty at Johns Hopkins since 2008, and rose to the rank of professor in 2021. His research interests include acute and chronic pancreatitis, autoimmune pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and novel methods to evaluate and treat abdominal pain. Dr. Singh is a member of the board of directors of the National Pancreas Foundation, chair of the Pancreatic Disorders Section of the American Gastroenterological Association, a councilor for the International Association of Pancreatology and a member of the inaugural medical advisory board for the Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome Foundation. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
John Levenick is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levenick is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Polyps, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen L. Krok
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen L. Krok?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen L. Krok by calling their office at 800-243-1455. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen L. Krok a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen L. Krok is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis, 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 L. Krok specialize in?
While Dr. Karen L. Krok is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Karen L. Krok participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen L. Krok has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Karen L. Krok's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen L. Krok accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen L. Krok accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-243-1455 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
- HepatitisDr. Krok isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Krok isDistinguished. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Hepatitis CDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- JaundiceDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver CancerDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver FailureDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Liver TransplantDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Portal HypertensionDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- VisceromegalyDr. Krok isAdvanced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Hepatitis BDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Menkes DiseaseDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Menkes Disease.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Krok isExperienced. Learn about Wilson Disease.
