Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Karol E. Watson

Cardiology
UCLA Department Of Surgery
10833 Le Conte Ave, 
Los Angeles,, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
10
conditions
UCLA Department Of Surgery
10833 Le Conte Ave, 
Los Angeles,, CA 

Overview

Karol Watson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California.

Dr. Watson is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Emphysema, High Cholesterol, Thrombectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 224 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

UCLA Department of Surgery
10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles,, CA 90095

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Women's IschemiA TRial to Reduce Events In Non-ObstRuctive CAD
Women's IschemiA TRial to Reduce Events In Non-ObstRuctive CAD
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 29, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Behavioral
Study Drugs: Statin, Lisinopril, Losartan, Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 4

224 Total Publications

Cross-cohort analysis of expression and splicing quantitative trait loci in TOPMed.
Cross-cohort analysis of expression and splicing quantitative trait loci in TOPMed.
Journal: Science (New York, N.Y.)
Published: July 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karol E. Watson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karol E. Watson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karol E. Watson by calling their office at 310-794-9513. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karol E. Watson a top-rated expert for Atherosclerosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karol E. Watson is classified as an Elite expert for Atherosclerosis, 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. Karol E. Watson specialize in?

While Dr. Karol E. Watson is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atherosclerosis, Emphysema, and High Cholesterol. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Karol E. Watson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karol E. Watson has published 224 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atherosclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Karol E. Watson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karol E. Watson accept my insurance?

Dr. Karol E. Watson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-794-9513 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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