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Summary
Dr. Karen Shafer treats arthralgia, osteoarthritis, and anxiety disorders, and performs bursa injections, arthrocentesis, and joint injections. She practices family medicine, sports medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology, and has 13 years of experience.
Dr. Shafer earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed her residency at Clarion Methodist Hospital of Indiana. She is affiliated with The University of Toledo Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital South, and sees patients in Bloomington, Indiana, and Toledo, Ohio.
Dr. Shafer earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed her residency at Clarion Methodist Hospital of Indiana. She is affiliated with The University of Toledo Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital South, and sees patients in Bloomington, Indiana, and Toledo, Ohio.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- Clarion Methodist Hospital of Indiana
- 3 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Karen Elizabeth Shafer has 2 locationsIu Health Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Bloomington
2605 E Creeks Edge DrBloomington, IN 47401Mon8:00 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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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 13 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu | Speaks English | ||
| Bloomington , IN | Bolingbrook , IL | Lawrenceville , GA | Annapolis , MD |
| Med School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine | Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College | Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Elizabeth Shafer
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen Elizabeth Shafer has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen Elizabeth Shafer has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Karen Elizabeth Shafer holds an expired medical license in the states of Indiana and Ohio.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Clarion Methodist Hospital of Indiana.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Medicine and University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Shafer's NPI number is 1104262674.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Shafer affiliated with?
- Dr. Karen Shafer is affiliated with The University Of Toledo Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital South.
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