Summary

Dr. Karen Hardy is a pediatric pulmonologist with 47 years of experience treating children with breathing and lung conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed her residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Dr. Hardy specializes in both pulmonology and pediatrics, focusing her practice on helping young patients with respiratory challenges. She is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing her to communicate directly with families from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Hardy practices at multiple locations across California, including Emeryville, Novato, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Stanford, Palo Alto, and Oakland. Her hospital affiliations include Children's Hospital Oakland, Stanford Hospital, and Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. She specializes in treating childhood asthma and cystic fibrosis, providing comprehensive care for these complex conditions. Dr. Hardy performs pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess lung health and monitor treatment progress. Patients rate her 4.2 out of 5 stars on average for her compassionate care and expertise in pediatric respiratory medicine.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.2
  • 47 years of experience
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • St Christophers Hospital For Children
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 7 hospital affiliations
  • 13 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Ann Hardy has 13 locations

Stanford Childrens Health Specialty Services Emeryville

6121 Hollis St Ste 2Emeryville, CA 94608
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

Dr. Karen Ann Hardy

101 Rowland Way Ste 220Novato, CA 94945

Dr. Karen Ann Hardy

106 La Casa Via Ste 220Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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

Dr. Karen Ann Hardy

1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 7San Francisco, CA 94109

Dr. Karen Ann Hardy

6121 Hollis St Ste 2Emeryville, CA 94608
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Stanford Hospital And Clinics

300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305

Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford

725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

Childrens Hospital Oakland

747 52nd StOakland, CA 94609

Stanford Health Care

500 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Dr. Karen Ann Hardy

1100 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109

Stanford Medicine Pediatrics

453 Quarry Rd # Mc5660Palo Alto, CA 94304

Stanford Hospital

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Pediatric Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis Clinic

106 La Casa Via Ste 220Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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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Dr. Karen Ann Hardy, MDDr. Stephen Ruoss, MDDr. Ryan Van Wert, MDDr. Jennifer Williams, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
47 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Emeryville , CAStanford , CAEmeryville , CAStanford , CA
Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO FACULTY OF MEDICINE Med School: UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE GUADALAJARA
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Ann Hardy has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Ann Hardy has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Pediatrics
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonary Hypertension

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Christophers Hospital For Children

Medical School

University Of Toledo College Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Dr. Karen Hardy speaks Chinese and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Hardy affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Hardy is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Oakland, Stanford Hospital, Walnut Creek Medical Center, Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital At Stanford, Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Pediatrics, and Stanford Hospital.

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