Overview
Karen Schowalter, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages.Dr. Schowalter focuses on treating the whole person and family. She believes each person is the expert on their own life, and she works in partnership with them to prevent disease through healthy living. She loves genetics and offers osteopathic manipulation.Dr. Schowalter is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Association.Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, gardening and walking her two golden retrievers, Jig and Rodney.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Sciatica.
Dr. Schowalter is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Schowalter is currently accepting new patients.
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5741 N 26th Street, Suite 115, Tacoma, WA 98407
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen V. Schowalter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen V. Schowalter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen V. Schowalter by calling their office at 253-756-3737. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen V. Schowalter a top-rated expert for Hypothyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen V. Schowalter is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypothyroidism, 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 V. Schowalter specialize in?
While Dr. Karen V. Schowalter is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypothyroidism, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Alopecia Areata. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Karen V. Schowalter accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen V. Schowalter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-756-3737 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute CystitisDr. Schowalter isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- AlbinismDr. Schowalter isExperienced. Learn about Albinism.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Schowalter isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Schowalter isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Schowalter isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Schowalter isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.