Karima C. Fitzgerald
700 High Street, Floor 1, 
Williamsport, PA 

Overview

Karima Fitzgerald, MD, specializes in general surgery and is board-certified in surgical critical care and surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Cole and UPMC Muncy. Dr. Fitzgerald completed her fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, residency at UPMC Pinnacle, and medical education at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Colostomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Indiana University School Of Medicine, 2009

Residency

UPMC Pinnacle

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Williamsport

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Cigna
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Geisinger
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Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Medica
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Medicare
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PA Health and Wellness
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Sentara Healthcare
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Locations

UPMC General Surgery
700 High Street, Floor 1, Williamsport, PA 17701

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.


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Is Dr. Karima C. Fitzgerald a top-rated expert for Delirium?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karima C. Fitzgerald is classified as an Experienced expert for Delirium, 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. Karima C. Fitzgerald specialize in?

While Dr. Karima C. Fitzgerald is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gallbladder Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Karima C. Fitzgerald participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karima C. Fitzgerald has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delirium. You can view a list of Dr. Karima C. Fitzgerald's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karima C. Fitzgerald accept my insurance?

Dr. Karima C. Fitzgerald accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 272-236-3606 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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