Summary

Dr. Karen Whang is a surgeon with three decades of experience serving patients in the Menlo Park area. They earned their medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed their surgical residency at UMass Medical School. Throughout their extensive 32-year career, Dr. Whang has developed expertise in surgical care and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Whang practices at Washington Hospital in Menlo Park, California, where they focus on treating various types of hernias including ventral, inguinal, and sports hernias. They perform surgical pathology procedures and pathology tests to help diagnose and treat patients. Dr. Whang also provides sedation services as part of their comprehensive surgical care. Patients have given them an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 32 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Umass Medical School
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Karen Whang

1300 Crane StMenlo Park, CA 94025

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32 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Menlo Park , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco Med School: University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Whang

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Whang has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Whang has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • General Surgeon
  • Hernia
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Umass Medical School

Medical School

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple UniversityGraduated in 1994

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Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Whang affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Whang is affiliated with Washington Hospital.
Where is Dr. Karen Whang's office located?
Dr. Karen Whang's office is located at 1300 Crane St, Menlo Park, CA, 94025.
Does Dr. Karen Whang accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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