Karen V. Schowalter

Dr. Karen V. Schowalter

Family Medicine
5741 N 26th Street, Suite 115, 
Tacoma, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
5741 N 26th Street, Suite 115, 
Tacoma, WA 

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, Alopecia Areata, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Sciatica.

Dr. Schowalter is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Schowalter is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians

Hospital Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Anthony Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Amharic
Castilian
Oromo
Russian
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Franciscan Medical Clinic on Pearl
5741 N 26th Street, Suite 115, Tacoma, WA 98407
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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, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. 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.

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