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15 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Karen Benik specializes in dermatology with four decades of experience caring for patients with various skin conditions. She completed her medical education at the University of California and pursued her residency training at University of California, Irvine affiliated hospitals, with additional training at St. Mary Medical Center in both dermatology and internal medicine. She holds board certification in dermatology from the American Board of Dermatology. Karen speaks English fluently.
Karen practices at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and sees patients in Lake Forest, California. She focuses on treating skin cancer and evaluating moles, including dysplastic nevi that require careful monitoring. Her expertise includes performing skin lesion removal procedures and offering advanced treatments like laser therapy and cryotherapy for various skin conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.
Karen practices at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and sees patients in Lake Forest, California. She focuses on treating skin cancer and evaluating moles, including dysplastic nevi that require careful monitoring. Her expertise includes performing skin lesion removal procedures and offering advanced treatments like laser therapy and cryotherapy for various skin conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- speaks English
- University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 14 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Saddleback Dermatology Laser+ Cosmetic Center
23832 Rockfield Blvd Ste 210Lake Forest, CA 92630 Tel: (949) 770-8115
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 40 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi | Speaks English |
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| Med School: University of California | Med School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ- School of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen Gail Benik has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen Gail Benik has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Dermatology
Dermatology
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
UC Irvine Medical Center
Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Dermatology; St Mary Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
University Of California Irvine1991
St Marys Med Center1987
Uc Irvine1987
Medical School
University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1986
University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine CaGraduated in 1986
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- Dr. Karen Benik is affiliated with Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center.
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