Dr. Karen D. Crissinger, MD | Mobile, AL | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Karen Crissinger specializes in gastroenterology and pediatrics, bringing together expertise in digestive health and children's medical care. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Children's Hospital and Medical Center. With 45 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Crissinger has developed extensive knowledge in treating complex pediatric conditions. She speaks both English and Spanish, helping her connect with diverse families in the Mobile community.

Dr. Crissinger practices at USA Health University Hospital and provides care at multiple locations throughout Mobile, Alabama. She treats children with congenital heart disease and helps families navigate malabsorption syndromes. Her practice includes performing health risk assessments and pulmonary function testing to evaluate respiratory health in young patients. Patients have given Dr. Crissinger an average rating of 2.4 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.4

21 Ratings
45 years of experience
4 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Childrens Hospital And Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
7 office locations
Female

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Dr Crissinger is amazing. She took my unconsolable, miserable baby and helped to make him the wonderful guy he is today. We can't thank her enough! She is a little dry but so brilliant. All of my friends with milk protein babies see her as well. She has been a lifesaver! The office is gross (they are getting a new building) but it does not matter if my child is treated well medically. We HIGHLY recommend!

October 20th, 2016

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Horrible, Absolutely Horrible. I took my four year old son here and I HIGHLY recommend you find another doctor to go to. I have waited for over a month now for results of all these test they had him go through. I call almost every day with no response. They say they will have the nurse call me back but no one does. If you want to find out whats wrong with you child DONT GO TO THIS DOCTOR OFFICE. If I would have known it was like this I would have never went. I will Continue to call EVERY day untill someone answers me. I am more than MAD at this, if something is wrong with my son I wouldn't have a clue since no one in this ENTIRE office can call back. I will be going else where and letting everyone I know in Bladwin County and Mobile county not to use this office.

October 20th, 2015

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This place is a joke. First appointment took well over 2 hours and now still on my second one been her an hour and still yet to see a doctor me and my son were the only one is the lobby waiting.... She's rude doesn't listen and is very erogant. She assumes she's right all the time with nothing else but an X-ray not tests very minimal questions. We need a new doctor -_-

April 22nd, 2015

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I gave her one star because I HAD to give her something. Bedside manner is HORRIBLE. Told my son on 3rd hospital visit that he "didn't look sick to her". Turned out he has ulcers in his stomach AND intestines that went untreated due to her poor bedside manner and ego. Uncaring is the kindest thing that I can say about this doctor.

November 4th, 2014

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Maybe I caught her on a bad day, but this was the worst medical experience I have had with my daughter. She disregarded everything I said and completely misdiagnosed her. I had to drive my daughter to Birmingham to see dr king for help. My daughter had reflux from the time she was born and crissinger missed It completely. Now that we have a diagnosis and correct medication, my child is doing better, but she suffered unnecessarily because this doctor didn't listen to my concerns. On the bright side, her phyaician's assistant seemed very nice and competent.

February 28th, 2013

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Dr.Crissenger is awesome and she treats my daughter as well as she would her own children. I thank God every day that she is our dr.

July 31st, 2012

University South Alabama Childrens Specialty Clinic

1504 Spring Hill Ave Ste 1600Mobile, AL 36604

Tel: (251) 405-5147

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

University South Alabama Health System Pediatric Gastroenterology

1504 Spring Hill Ave Ste 5325Mobile, AL 36604

Tel: (251) 434-3974

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

SatClosed

SunClosed

Benjamin David Hill Phd

1601 Center StMobile, AL 36604

Tel: (251) 434-3711

Va Gulf Coast Health Care System Mobile Outpatient Clinic

1504 Spring Hill AveMobile, AL 36604

Tel: (251) 219-3900

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

SatClosed

SunClosed

Usa Childrens And Womens Hospital

1700 Center StMobile, AL 36604

Springhill Medical Center

3719 Dauphin StMobile, AL 36608

Usa Health University Hospital

2451 University Hospital DrMobile, AL 36617


Dr. Karen Denise Crissinger, MD	Jan Seiler, APRN	Brittany Hanson, APRN	Dr. Honey May Getubig, MD
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.4 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.6 (24 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience			52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Mobile , AL	Montgomery , AL	Montgomery , AL	Bay Minette , AL
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med
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Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

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What languages does Dr. Karen Crissinger speak?: Dr. Karen Crissinger speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Karen Crissinger's office located?: Dr. Karen Crissinger's office is located at 1504 Spring Hill Ave Ste 1600, Mobile, AL, 36604.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Crissinger affiliated with?: Dr. Karen Crissinger is affiliated with Usa Health University Hospital.
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