Summary

Dr. Karen Brooks is a surgeon with 38 years of experience serving patients in the Brownsville area. She earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Brooks speaks both Spanish and English, helping her connect with the diverse community she serves.

Dr. Brooks practices at Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Brownsville, Texas. She specializes in treating conditions such as ventral hernias, gallstones, and benign breast masses. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic imaging procedures like chest X-rays and specialized breast imaging studies. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 38 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Jean Brooks has 4 locations

Veh Brooks Md Pa

800 W Jefferson St Ste 150Brownsville, TX 78520
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

Valley Regional Medical Center

100 E Alton Gloor BlvdBrownsville, TX 78526

Dhr Brownsville Health

4750 N ExpresswayBrownsville, TX 78526

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3.7 
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38 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Brownsville , TXHouston , TXWebster , TXPlano , TX
Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: The University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX Med School: The University of Texas Medical Branch Med School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Jean Brooks

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Jean Brooks has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Jean Brooks has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Other
  • Other Specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At HoustonGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Karen Brooks accepting new patients?
Dr. Karen Brooks is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Karen Brooks's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Karen Brooks speak?
Dr. Karen Brooks speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Karen Brooks accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karen Brooks accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Karen Brooks accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Karen Brooks has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Brooks affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Brooks is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville.

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