5
1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Tom Karnezis treats sinus headache and chronic sinusitis and performs tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. He practices otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Karnezis is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center. He completed his residency at UCSD Medical Center and received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Karnezis 5 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 18 years of experience
- Ucsd Medical Center
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Tom Theodore Karnezis, MD | Dr. David Butler, MD | Dr. Hootan Zandifar, MD | Dr. Andrew Frankel |
| 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 | |
| 18 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Downey , CA | Santa Monica , CA | Beverly Hills , CA | Beverly Hills , CA |
| Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Tom Theodore Karnezis has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Tom Theodore Karnezis has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Tom Theodore Karnezis holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucsd Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Karnezis' NPI number is 1023272275.
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- Dr. Tom Karnezis's office is located at 9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA, 90242.
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