Summary

Dr. Karen Butterfield-Tetrud specializes in internal medicine, bringing 38 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. Dr. Butterfield-Tetrud is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.

Dr. Butterfield-Tetrud practices at multiple locations in Palo Alto, California, and maintains affiliations with Stanford Health Care, Stanford Hospital, and Stanford Medicine Pediatrics. She focuses on managing chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. Her services include COVID-19 vaccinations and routine blood testing. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.4 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English, French, Spanish
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Butterfield-Tetrud has 6 locations

Palo Alto Medical Foundation Palo Alto Internal Medicine

795 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94301
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

Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation Palo Alto Center

795 El Camino Real # LEE-2Palo Alto, CA 94301
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

Stanford Health Care

500 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Stanford Hospital

300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304

Stanford Medicine Pediatrics

453 Quarry Rd # Mc5660Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Palo Alto , CALyons , COUpland , CATigard , OR
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Butterfield-Tetrud

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Butterfield-Tetrud has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Butterfield-Tetrud has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Karen Butterfield-Tetrud 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 Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Butterfield-Tetrud's NPI number is 1619083144.

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Dr. Karen Butterfield-Tetrud is affiliated with Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Pediatrics, and Stanford Hospital.

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