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Summary
Dr. Karen Shafer is a family medicine physician who also specializes in sports medicine and obstetrics & gynecology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed her residency at Clarion Methodist Hospital of Indiana. With 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. Shafer brings comprehensive expertise across multiple areas of care.
Dr. Shafer practices at The University of Toledo Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital South, with locations in Bloomington, Indiana and Toledo, Ohio. She focuses on treating joint pain, osteoarthritis, and knee problems. Her procedural expertise includes physical therapy coordination, bursa injections, and arthrocentesis to help diagnose and treat joint conditions.
Dr. Shafer practices at The University of Toledo Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital South, with locations in Bloomington, Indiana and Toledo, Ohio. She focuses on treating joint pain, osteoarthritis, and knee problems. Her procedural expertise includes physical therapy coordination, bursa injections, and arthrocentesis to help diagnose and treat joint conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- Clarion Methodist Hospital of Indiana
- 3 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Karen Elizabeth Shafer has 2 locationsIu Health Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Bloomington
2605 E Creeks Edge DrBloomington, IN 47401Mon8:00 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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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 13 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, German, Portuguese | Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu | |
| Bloomington , IN | Sheridan , WY | Orlando , FL | Lawrenceville , GA |
| Med School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine | Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen Elizabeth Shafer has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen Elizabeth Shafer has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Clarion Methodist Hospital of Indiana
Medical School
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 2013
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- Dr. Karen Shafer's office is located at 2605 E Creeks Edge Dr, Bloomington, IN, 47401.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Shafer affiliated with?
- Dr. Karen Shafer is affiliated with The University Of Toledo Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital South.
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