Summary

Dr. Farah Karipineni is a surgeon with fifteen years of experience providing specialized care to patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and completed her residency training at Albert Einstein Medical Center. Her surgical expertise focuses on complex conditions affecting the thyroid and parathyroid systems.

Dr. Karipineni practices at Community Regional Medical Center and Clovis Community Medical Center in the Fresno area. She specializes in treating thyroid nodules, parathyroid disease, and hyperparathyroidism. Her surgical skills include thyroid surgery and comprehensive blood testing to help diagnose and monitor these conditions. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Farah Karipineni has 3 locations

University Specialty Surgery Associates

2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 220Fresno, CA 93701
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

Community Regional Medical Center

2823 Fresno StFresno, CA 93721

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SurgeryInternal MedicineDiagnostic RadiologyThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients
2.7 
15 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Fresno , CAFresno , CAPalo Alto , CAClovis , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College Med School: Karolinska Institutet Medicinska Fakulteten Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Farah Karipineni

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Farah Karipineni has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Farah Karipineni has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

Dr. Farah Karipineni holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine in 2011.

NPI Number

Dr. Karipineni's NPI number is 1164718524.

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Dr. Farah Karipineni is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center.
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