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Summary
Dr. Karen Brunkhorst is a surgeon who earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She has dedicated 18 years to providing surgical care to patients throughout Kentucky. Dr. Brunkhorst speaks both Spanish and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Brunkhorst practices at Baptist Health Hardin and Harrison County Hospital in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Brunkhorst highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Brunkhorst practices at Baptist Health Hardin and Harrison County Hospital in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Brunkhorst highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Karen Johnson Brunkhorst has 2 locationsBaptist Health Medical Group General Surgery
1700 Ring RdElizabethtown, KY 42701 Tel: (270) 769-5551
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Family Medicine | Surgery | Vascular Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 18 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Elizabethtown , KY | Louisville , KY | Louisville , KY | Kansas City , MO |
| Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen Johnson Brunkhorst has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Karen Johnson Brunkhorst holds an expired medical license in the states of Kentucky and Indiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Brunkhorst's NPI number is 1225200520.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Brunkhorst affiliated with?
- Dr. Karen Brunkhorst is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin and Harrison County Hospital.
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- What languages does Dr. Karen Brunkhorst speak?
- Dr. Karen Brunkhorst speaks Spanish and English.
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