Summary

Dr. Karen Hougo treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency and performs physical therapy and manual therapy. She practices endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, and internal medicine and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Hougo is affiliated with Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital and sees patients in Santa Barbara, California. She earned her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 33 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Ruth Hougo has 3 locations

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department

300 N San Antonio RdSanta Barbara, CA 93110
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

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 S Patterson AveSanta Barbara, CA 93111

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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Dr. Karen Ruth Hougo, MDDr. Robert Logan Avery, MDDr. Jeffrey Sager, MD, MSc, MDDr. Naomi Louise Parry, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismOphthalmologyInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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3.9 
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33 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Santa Barbara , CAOxnard , CASanta Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Ruth Hougo

  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CenCal Health
  • CenCal Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • GEHA
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Ruth Hougo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Ruth Hougo has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes (Types I & II)
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Karen Ruth Hougo holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1995 and Creighton University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Hougo's NPI number is 1790910677.

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Where is Dr. Karen Hougo's office located?
Dr. Karen Hougo's office is located at 300 N San Antonio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Hougo affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Hougo is affiliated with Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital.

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