Summary

Dr. Karen Bauer is a board-certified family medicine physician who graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency at Christiana Hospital. She brings 24 years of experience to her practice and holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Bauer provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages and speaks English.

Dr. Bauer practices at MedStar Shah Medical Group at Mechanicsville Medical Center in Mechanicsville, Maryland. She treats a wide range of conditions including high cholesterol in children and teens and hyperlipidemia. Her practice includes coordinating physical therapy and speech therapy services for patients who need specialized rehabilitation care. Patients have rated her 4.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 24 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Christiana Hospital
  • 30 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

MedStar Shah Medical Group at Mechanicsville Medical Center

28030 Old Village RoadMechanicsville, MD 20659
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Mechanicsville , MDOrlando , FLBaltimore , MDBoca Raton , FL
Med School: University of Maryland School of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen L. Bauer

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Priority Partners - HMO
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen L. Bauer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen L. Bauer has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Christiana Hospital

Medical School

University of Maryland School of MedicineGraduated in 2002
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional SchoolsGraduated in 2002

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What languages does Dr. Karen Bauer speak?
Dr. Karen Bauer speaks English.
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