4.3
70 Ratings with 65 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Karen Peterson is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery with 35 years of experience in the field. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City and completed her otolaryngology residency training at UCLA Medical Center in 1994. Dr. Peterson holds certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology and practices in English.
Dr. Peterson is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus and sees patients at Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists in Issaquah, Washington, as well as Cedars-Sinai Ear, Nose & Throat in Pasadena, California. She specializes in treating hearing loss in both adults and children, as well as managing thyroid nodules. Her surgical expertise includes performing tonsillectomies, flexible laryngoscopy, and fiberoptic pharyngoscopy procedures. Patients have given Dr. Peterson an average rating of 4.3 stars.
Dr. Peterson is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus and sees patients at Swedish Otolaryngology Specialists in Issaquah, Washington, as well as Cedars-Sinai Ear, Nose & Throat in Pasadena, California. She specializes in treating hearing loss in both adults and children, as well as managing thyroid nodules. Her surgical expertise includes performing tonsillectomies, flexible laryngoscopy, and fiberoptic pharyngoscopy procedures. Patients have given Dr. Peterson an average rating of 4.3 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- 40 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Otolaryngology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Otolaryngology
- 65 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 17 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Karen Linnea Peterson has 2 locationsSwedish Otolaryngology Specialists - Issaquah
751 NE Blakely Dr Ste 5010Issaquah, WA 98029 Tel: (206) 215-1770
Cedars-Sinai Ear, Nose & Throat - Pasadena
960 E Green St Ste 208Pasadena, CA 91106 Tel: (626) 486-0348
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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| Karen Linnea Peterson, MD | Dr. Cole Rodman | Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, FACS, MD | Dr Daniel Junho Lee, MD |
| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 35 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Issaquah , WA | Seattle , WA | Edmonds , WA | Edmonds , WA |
| Med School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | Med School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | Med School: Florida State University’s College of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Karen Linnea Peterson has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Karen Linnea Peterson has the following 17 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
Karen Linnea Peterson holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Otolaryngology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Otolaryngology, UCLA Medical Center in 1994, UCLA Med Center in 1993, and University Of California Los Angeles in 1993.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia in 1991 and Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States in 1991.
NPI Number
Karen Linnea Peterson's NPI number is 1518970235.
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- Karen Peterson is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus.
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- Karen Peterson's office is located at 751 NE Blakely Dr Ste 5010, Issaquah, WA, 98029.
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