Overview
Dr. Karen Simon received her B.A. from Stanford University in 1996. She then attended Northwestern University for medical school. She completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2004 and her fellowship at UCLA and Cedars in 2008.Dr. Simon has proudly been serving patients in Ventura County since 2008 and is very involved in field research. Dr. Simon is also a speaker for Exact Sciences on behalf of Cologuard and is actively associated in research studies. She is a part of the Takeda Chloride Channel Council and a speaker for Amitiza, as well.She enjoys educating the doctors and the community as a lecturer on topics such as colorectal cancer screening at St. John's Hospital, where she is also a part of the Ethics Committee.Dr. Simon aims specifically to work with patients to discover the problem and develop a treatment strategy. She has a particular interest in Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and a passion for improving colorectal cancer detection.She is dedicated to developing a relationship with patients by utilizing education and mutual information sharing.
Dr. Simon is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Graduate Institution
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4005 Mission Oaks Blvd, Ste A, Camarillo, CA 93012
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Simon 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.
10 Clinical Trials
Los Angeles-Gi Liver Clinic
Norah Terrault is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Terrault is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Cedars-Sinai Gastrointestinal (Gi) Motility
Mark Pimentel is a Gastroenterologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Pimentel is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Appendectomy.
USC University Hospital
James Buxbaum is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Buxbaum is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen L. Simon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen L. Simon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen L. Simon by calling their office at 805-484-7921. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen L. Simon a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen L. Simon is classified as an Advanced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Simon specialize in?
While Dr. Karen L. Simon is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Karen L. Simon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen L. Simon has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Karen L. Simon'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. Simon accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen L. Simon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-484-7921 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
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Simon isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Simon isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Simon isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Simon isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Simon isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- DiarrheaDr. Simon isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.