Summary

Dr. Karen Aarestad has practiced internal medicine for 40 years and is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital. She treats heart failure, coronary artery disease, and coronary artery disease in women. She completed her residency at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and sees patients in Saint Cloud and Brainerd, Minnesota. She speaks Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 40 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish
  • University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine And Health Sciences
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Ellen Aarestad has 2 locations

Saint Cloud Va Health Care System

4801 Veterans DrSaint Cloud, MN 56303
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sun8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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40 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
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Speaks Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English
Saint Cloud , MNDenver , COMesquite , TXEdina , MN
Med School: University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Ellen Aarestad

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Ellen Aarestad has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Ellen Aarestad has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine And Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Aarestad's NPI number is 1275510216.

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Dr. Karen Aarestad's office is located at 4801 Veterans Dr, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Aarestad affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Aarestad is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital.

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