Dr. Karen W. Shannon, MD | Gainesville, FL | Family Physician

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Dr. Karen Shannon is a board-certified family medicine physician who has been caring for patients for nearly three decades. She earned her medical degree from the American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her residency training at St. Louis University Hospital. Her extensive experience allows her to provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Shannon is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping her connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Shannon practices at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. She specializes in treating common conditions such as joint pain, shoulder injuries, and type 2 diabetes. Her practice includes emergency care services, coordinating physical therapy treatments, and performing routine diagnostic tests like urinalysis. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.3 on Vitals, reflecting her commitment to accessible healthcare in the Gainesville community.

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3.3

15 Ratings
29 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
St Louis University Hospital
8 written reviews
1 specialty
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Made the wrong diagnosis on me didn't lisen to what I had to say.Tried so hard to shut me up with antidepresents. Thank god for my new doctors feel -ing great. If your sick go to a doctor. Don't wait and get strung along

March 21st, 2015

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She needs to retire! She is rude! Condem She is cold, rude, condensending and needs to stop practicing medicine!!!

January 30th, 2015

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She was very prompt and caring. Care was compassionate

December 1st, 2014

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dr shannan was very rude never had a problem with a dr. in my life I am 59yr.knowing my husband and I were from Massachusetts she mailed a letter she no longer wanted us foe a patient. unreal she was very unprofessional.

October 2nd, 2014

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I have had the worst experiences here! (unfortunately I made the mistake of giving this doctor's office multiple chances) I've visited this doctor at this office 3 times and each time was awful. I waited a MINIMUM of 35 minutes each time even though I had an appointment. The doctor was nice enough but not very helpful. I think the office is way too busy. It's impossible to get someone on the phone who can answer questions. I had someone call with test results who couldn't answer any of the questions I had in regards to them. I called multiple times trying to speak with my doctor. When I finally got through to someone they informed me my doctor had left without returning my call and they attempted to answer my questions but it was obvious they were online trying to find the answers. The doctor wrote my prescription wrong and when I went into the office to get it fixed (forget about calling for prescriptions it takes days for them to call them in, IF they even do it) It took 50… mins for them to give me my new prescription which STILL wasn't right.

May 29th, 2012

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I saw her about anxiety and she prescribed very, very strong anti-depressants within two minutes. I felt like she wanted to be done with me as quickly as possible rather than discuss any other options. Her office also managed to lose the record of a vaccine that I needed.

March 28th, 2012

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Was very rushed and did not spend any time. She used to be a good doctor, but they have made some changes and now she is seeing too many patients and does not have the time to do a good job. She walked out while I was trying to ask a question.

October 3rd, 2011

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Excellent doctor. Spends time with me and always listens. She really cares for her patients.

March 28th, 2011

Dr. Karen Wang Shannon

1601 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608


Dr. Karen Wang Shannon, MD	Dr. Kathryn Smith, DO	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	Geraldine Kidary, APRN, FNP-BC, GS-C
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.3 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience		8 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Tagalog
Gainesville , FL	Jupiter , FL	Orlando , FL	Altamonte Springs , FL
Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine	Med School: Touro University of California		Med School: University of the Philippines - B.S. Nursing
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St Louis University Hospital

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American University Of The Caribbean School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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What languages does Dr. Karen Shannon speak?: Dr. Karen Shannon speaks English and Spanish.
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