4.8
4 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Karen Kling treats ventral hernia, appendicitis, and closed head injury, and performs laparoscopy, appendectomy, and therapeutic hypothermia. She practices surgery and transplant surgery and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Kling is affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Tri City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and sees patients at locations in Oceanside, Encinitas, La Jolla, and San Diego, California. She speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Kling 4.75 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 7 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 Michiko Kling has 7 locationsRady Childrens Specialists Of San Diego
3605 Vista Way Ste 172Oceanside, CA 92056 Tel: (760) 547-1020
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
Rady Childrens Specialists Of San Diego
477 N El Camino Real Ste 302Encinitas, CA 92024 Tel: (760) 944-5545
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 657-7000
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| Dr. Karen Michiko Kling, MD | Dr. Chelsea Anne Isom, MD | Dr. Grant Edward Lattin JR., MD | Dr. Merton Suzuki, MD |
| Surgery | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine | Diagnostic Radiology | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 33 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 56 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Oceanside , CA | Nashville , TN | San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine | Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine | Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Michiko Kling
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
33 Years Experience
Dr. Karen Michiko Kling holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1993.
NPI Number
Dr. Kling's NPI number is 1982775144.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. Karen Kling accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karen Kling accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Karen Kling accepting new patients?
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- Does Dr. Karen Kling accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Karen Kling has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Kling?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Karen Kling here on Vitals.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Kling affiliated with?
- Dr. Karen Kling is affiliated with Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego, University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Tri City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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