Dr. Karen Michiko Kling, MD

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.