Summary

Dr. Karen Schowalter is a family medicine physician who earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, Washington. She completed her residency training in family medicine at East Pierce Family Medicine in Puyallup, Washington, where she developed comprehensive skills in treating patients across all age groups. Dr. Schowalter speaks English and brings osteopathic training to her practice, which emphasizes treating the whole person.

Dr. Schowalter practices at Franciscan Medical Clinic on Pearl in Tacoma, Washington. She specializes in treating back pain during pregnancy and addressing joint pain issues in both children and teens. Her practice also includes breast cancer screening and coordinating physical therapy services for patients who need rehabilitation care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Schowalter 5.0 out of 5 stars, reflecting their satisfaction with her comprehensive family medicine approach.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Family Medicine Residency, East Pierce Family Medicine, Puyallup, WA
  • 15 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Franciscan Medical Clinic on Pearl

5741 N 26th St Unit 115Tacoma, WA 98407
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

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8 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
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Med School: DO, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Yakima, WA Med School: Stanley Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen V Schowalter

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Regence BlueShield
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen V Schowalter has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Washington, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Family Medicine Residency, East Pierce Family Medicine, Puyallup, WA

Medical School

DO, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Yakima, WA

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Dr. Karen Schowalter's office is located at 5741 N 26th St Unit 115, Tacoma, WA, 98407.
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