4.8
4 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Karen Kling is a surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery, bringing 33 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, one of the nation's most prestigious medical institutions. Her extensive career has focused on complex surgical procedures, particularly those involving organ transplantation. Dr. Kling is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Kling practices at several leading medical facilities throughout San Diego County, including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, and multiple Scripps hospitals in La Jolla and Encinitas. She treats conditions such as ventral hernias and appendicitis. Her surgical expertise includes performing CT scans and extremity X-rays to diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kling highly for her care, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Kling practices at several leading medical facilities throughout San Diego County, including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, and multiple Scripps hospitals in La Jolla and Encinitas. She treats conditions such as ventral hernias and appendicitis. Her surgical expertise includes performing CT scans and extremity X-rays to diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kling highly for her care, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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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
- 2 board certifications
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Female
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 - 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
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 657-7000
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| Surgery | Plastic Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Transplant Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 33 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | 46 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 Spanish, English | Speaks English |
| Oceanside , CA | Newport Beach , CA | Oceanside , CA | La Jolla , CA |
| Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Loma Linda 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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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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- What languages does Dr. Karen Kling speak?
- Dr. Karen Kling speaks English and Spanish.
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