Dr. Karen Jean Hanna, MD

Dr. Karen Hanna is a surgeon who has dedicated 34 years to providing specialized surgical care to her patients. She earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center, building a strong foundation in surgical practice. Her extensive experience spans more than three decades, during which she has developed expertise in both general surgery and other surgical specialties. Dr. Hanna is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Hanna practices at Minimally Invasive Surgeons Of North County Inc in Vista, California, and maintains an affiliation with Naval Medical Center San Diego Balboa. She focuses on treating patients with obesity and weight-related conditions, including pediatric obesity, as well as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Her surgical expertise includes performing upper GI endoscopy procedures to diagnose digestive issues and laparoscopic techniques for gallbladder removal. She …specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, which typically offers patients faster recovery times and smaller incisions compared to traditional surgical approaches.