Summary

Dr. Robert Karnes is a urologist with specialized expertise in oncology and surgical oncology, bringing 29 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed comprehensive surgical training through multiple residency programs at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education and Mayo Clinic College of Medicine from 1998 to 2003. His extensive training included a general surgery internship followed by advanced residency work in general surgery. Dr. Karnes communicates with patients in English.

Based in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Karnes focuses on treating complex urological cancers including bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and recurrent prostate cancer. He performs diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and specialized urological imaging studies like voiding cystourethrogram and cystography to help evaluate bladder and urinary tract conditions. Patients have rated him 4.4 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in his specialized cancer care expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 29 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Surgery-General (Categorical) Residency Program Programs in Rochester Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Robert Jeffrey Karnes

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905
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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UrologyRadiation OncologyPublic Health & General Preventive MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
29 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Rochester , MNROCHESTER , MNNew Haven , CTRochester , MN
Med School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Jeffrey Karnes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Jeffrey Karnes has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Jeffrey Karnes has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Stones
  • Oncologist
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Penis Cancer (Penile Neoplasm)
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Testis Cancer (Testicular Neoplasm)
  • Urethral Cancer
  • Urinary Bladder Cancer
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Surgery-General (Categorical) Residency Program Programs in Rochester Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2003
Surgery-General (Categorical) Residency Program Programs in Rochester Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2002

Internship

Surgery-General (Categorical) Residency Program Programs in Rochester Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1998

Medical School

Southern Illinois University School of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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