Overview
Karen Hougo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California.
Dr. Hougo is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), and Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- 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
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
300 N San Antonio Rd Rm 107, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hougo 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen R. Hougo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen R. Hougo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen R. Hougo by calling their office at 805-681-5461. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen R. Hougo a top-rated expert for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen R. Hougo is classified as an Advanced expert for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), 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 R. Hougo specialize in?
While Dr. Karen R. Hougo is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Karen R. Hougo accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen R. Hougo accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-681-5461 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
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Hougo isAdvanced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Hougo isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Familial HypercholesterolemiaDr. Hougo isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Hougo isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Hougo isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- AcromegalyDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- BronchitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- BullaeDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- CellulitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic CoughDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- CoccidioidomycosisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Coccidioidomycosis.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- COVID-19Dr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- CryptococcosisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Cryptococcosis.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- EmphysemaDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- GigantismDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Gigantism.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- GoutDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- HepatitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- High CholesterolDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HIV/AIDSDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- HypertensionDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- MeningitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- MyelitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Myelitis.
- NecrosisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- ObesityDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoporosisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- ScabiesDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Scabies.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Sotos SyndromeDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Sotos Syndrome.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- TenosynovitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- TracheitisDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Tracheitis.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- VisceromegalyDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Hougo isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.