Dr. Karen R. Ringwald, MD | Fort Wayne, IN | Rheumatologist

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Dr. Karen Ringwald is a board-certified rheumatologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. With 27 years of experience treating patients with complex autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions, she has developed extensive expertise in both rheumatology and internal medicine. Dr. Ringwald provides care in English and brings nearly three decades of clinical knowledge to her practice.

Dr. Ringwald is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital and Lutheran Downtown Hospital, practicing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She specializes in treating rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain, helping patients manage chronic inflammatory conditions that affect their daily lives. Her practice includes comprehensive blood testing and specialized immunology evaluations to diagnose and monitor autoimmune disorders. Patients consistently rate Dr. Ringwald highly, giving her an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.7

83 Ratings
27 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Toledo College Of Medicine
63 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Female

Patients consistently describe Dr. Karen Renee Ringwald as knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough, noting her genuine care, willingness to listen, and detailed explanations in understandable terms. They appreciate her dedication to finding the best diagnosis and care plan, often highlighting her empathetic nature and the positive impact she has on their health. On the negative side, some patients mention long wait times to book an appointment and delays in receiving paperwork after consultations, though these are generally seen as minor compared to the overall high quality of care.

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She is such a caring, compassionate person. Always trying to find the best care for me. So grateful to have found her. Thank you Dr. Ringwald.

June 27th, 2023

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Knowledgeable smart and beautiful and compassionate will not stop tryin to get the right diagnosis to help u get best possible care !

February 17th, 2023

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Dr. Ringwald is a very Dr. Ringwald is a very caring, thorough doctor. She asks many questionsin order to get a complete picture of my health.

February 13th, 2023

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I love that she takes her time explaining it in English so I can understand what all is going on, she goes above and beyond. She’s a very caring person. Great staff!

January 30th, 2023

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Dr. Ringwald is amazing! I had to wait several months to get an appointment… but she is worth the wait. She was so thorough and very understanding. I highly recommend her and am thankful she is my doctor.

January 24th, 2023

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Very caring and thorough exam.

January 17th, 2023

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Dr Ringwald was very thorough at my visit. She listened very intently and asked questions afterwards for follow up. She did in office testing and would be contacting other doctors that I see. I felt like I wasn’t being listened to at my neurologist, so she is going to help with the situation.

January 10th, 2023

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Very thorough and made me feel like she genuinely cared. Very knowledgeable!

January 9th, 2023

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Great doctor

December 2nd, 2022

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Dr. Ringwald is a most excellent Doc.

November 23rd, 2022

Lutheran Medical Group Rheumatology Lutheran

7916 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804

Tel: (260) 432-2297

Lutheran Medical Group

7916 W Jefferson BlvdFort Wayne, IN 46804

Tel: (260) 432-2297

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

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

702 Van Buren StFort Wayne, IN 46802

Tel: (260) 425-3000


Dr. Karen Renee Ringwald, MD	Dr. Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, MD	Dr. Michael Jimmie Davis	Dr. Brian Donald Fogler
Rheumatology	Hospital Medicine	Infectious Disease	Diagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (83 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience		9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Fort Wayne , IN	Montgomery , AL	GRAND RAPIDS , MI	Fort Wayne , IN
Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine	Med School: SIR SALIMULLAH MEDICAL COLLEGE		Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Toledo College Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Ringwald affiliated with?: Dr. Karen Ringwald is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital and Lutheran Downtown Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Karen Ringwald speak?: Dr. Karen Ringwald speaks English.
Is Dr. Karen Ringwald accepting new patients?: Dr. Karen Ringwald is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Karen Ringwald's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Karen Ringwald accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Karen Ringwald has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Karen Ringwald's office located?: Dr. Karen Ringwald's office is located at 7916 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804.

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