Dr. Karen L. Hiester, DO | Naples, FL | Family Physician

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Dr. Karen Hiester is a family medicine physician who earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed her residency training in family medicine at Binghamton General Hospital and Wilson Hospital United Health Services. With 24 years of experience in practice, Dr. Hiester is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She provides care in English.

Dr. Hiester is affiliated with NCH Baker Hospital Downtown and NCH North Naples Hospital, practicing in Naples, Florida. Her expertise includes treating back pain during pregnancy and addressing back pain in children and teens, as well as managing flank pain. She offers physical therapy services and specializes in breast cancer screening, including advanced imaging techniques. Patients rate Dr. Hiester 4.2 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough care.

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accepting new patients
4.2

20 Ratings
24 years of experience
speaks English
Binghamton Gen Hosp, Family Medicine
7 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Female

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Dr Karen Heister is a intelligent, compassionate and wonderful physician. She is truly a credit to her profession. Thank you Dr. Karen for outstanding care!

February 14th, 2021

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I called no less than 20 times and never got through. they have a message that a patient specialist will help you but after 10 minutes, nothing....

September 22nd, 2020

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Dr. Karen Hiester is extremely thorough and compassionate. She spends as much time with her patients as is needed to get close to their needs and ensures that she understands any issues. She works towards maintaining health and preventing problems, not just solves after-the-fact.

December 5th, 2017

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I used to see Dr. Heister at the facility on Immokalee road. Making an appointment there was easy and fast. Dr. Heister made me feel very comfortable and listened to me well. Very satisfied. However, since the office has moved- I can't get through to make an appointment. I have called a dozen times, left three messages, and was unable to take the 1 call back I received.

August 23rd, 2016

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Very impressed, extremely thorough, easy to talk to. Staff was great. Would highly recommend her!

December 17th, 2015

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I couldn't have found a more compassionate, knowledgeable, friendly doctor does great follow-up care. She called me at 7:30 pm to give me and go over the results of my lab tests. She also called back personally when I had additional questions. She never rushes through appointments. She makes time to see you if it's a emergency. Her bedside manner is the best I have ever had. She's is so knowledgeable that she diagnosed me with a tumor only 2 in a million people get. She immediately refered me to a top hospital in Florida. The removal of this type is very risky so I need to have a surgeon who has removed 3 or 4 of these tumors before working with the same anesthesiologist. She is a great diagnostion. She is the best!

December 14th, 2015

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Dr. Heister misdiagnosed a serious health problem in my family. She also gave us poor medical advice that ultimately led to a serious crisis. I would warn patients to stay away from her.

July 31st, 2012

NCH Medical Group Concierge Medicine - Vanderbilt

7211 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Ste 8Naples, FL 34119

Tel: (239) 624-8800

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

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Dr. Karen L. Hiester, DO	Ainara Mina, PA-C	Brenda Givargidze, PA-C	Oksana Maltseva, PA-C
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience	2 Years of Experience	2 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks Russian, English, Ukrainian
Naples , FL	Boca Raton , FL	SAINT CLOUD , FL	Hallandale Beach , FL
Med School: University of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo	Med School: Nova Southeastern University	Med School: Nova Southeastern University	Med School: Miami Dade College
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Family Medicine

Check-up
Contraception
Family Planning
Immunization
Influenza
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Binghamton Gen Hosp, Family Medicine

Wilson Health United Health Services

Wilson Hospital United Health Services

Medical School

University of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City MoGraduated in 2002

Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2002

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