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Dr. Karen Deffenbacher is a cardiovascular disease specialist with additional expertise in internal medicine, interventional cardiology, and hospital medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and brings 11 years of experience to her practice. Her comprehensive training allows her to provide both preventive cardiovascular care and advanced interventional procedures for patients with complex heart conditions.
Dr. Deffenbacher practices at multiple locations including UCChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital and Nebraska Medical Center. She treats patients with high blood pressure emergencies and various forms of hypertension, including pediatric cases. Her procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, cardiac catheterization for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and therapeutic hypothermia treatments. Patients can find her in Harvey and Chicago, Illinois, as well as Lake Forest, Illinois, and …Omaha, Nebraska.
Read More Read less Dr. Deffenbacher practices at multiple locations including UCChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital and Nebraska Medical Center. She treats patients with high blood pressure emergencies and various forms of hypertension, including pediatric cases. Her procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, cardiac catheterization for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and therapeutic hypothermia treatments. Patients can find her in Harvey and Chicago, Illinois, as well as Lake Forest, Illinois, and …Omaha, Nebraska.
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Quick Facts
- 11 years of experience
- University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
- 4 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 4 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Karen Elisabeth Deffenbacher has 5 locationsAdvanced Heart Group Sc
71 W 156th St Ste 305Harvey, IL 60426 Tel: (708) 331-2200
Mon8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 11 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Polish, Spanish, English | Speaks English | ||
| Harvey , IL | Maywood , IL | Maywood , IL | Maywood , IL |
| Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | |||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen Elisabeth Deffenbacher has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen Elisabeth Deffenbacher has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Nebraska, 2024, Expired
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Karen Deffenbacher's office located?
- Dr. Karen Deffenbacher's office is located at 71 W 156th St Ste 305, Harvey, IL, 60426.
- Is Dr. Karen Deffenbacher accepting new patients?
- Dr. Karen Deffenbacher has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Deffenbacher affiliated with?
- Dr. Karen Deffenbacher is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital and Nebraska Medical Center.
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- Dr. Karen Deffenbacher has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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