Summary

Dr. Karen Shimotsu is a family medicine physician with four decades of clinical experience serving patients and families. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School and completed her residency training at University Hospital South Texas Medical Center. Dr. Shimotsu is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations with personalized care.

Dr. Shimotsu practices in San Antonio, Texas, with affiliations at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Her clinical expertise includes managing complex conditions such as bladder cancer, where she provides comprehensive treatment approaches. She performs specialized procedures including bladder instillation therapy to help patients manage their urological health effectively. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough approach to care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.9
  • 40 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Hospital South Texas Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Karen S Shimotsu, MD
Dr. John Kirkwood, DO
Dr. Jamal Mohammed, MD
Tashiba Williams, NP
Dr. Karen S Shimotsu, MDDr. John Kirkwood, DODr. Jamal Mohammed, MDTashiba Williams, NP
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
3.7 
40 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Antonio , TXPasadena , TXWebster , TXHOUSTON , TX
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School Med School: Universidad Autnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen S Shimotsu

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - POS
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen S Shimotsu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen S Shimotsu has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital South Texas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Shimotsu's NPI number is 1043246846.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Karen Shimotsu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karen Shimotsu accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Shimotsu affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Shimotsu is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
Is Dr. Karen Shimotsu accepting new patients?
Dr. Karen Shimotsu has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Karen Shimotsu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Karen Shimotsu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Karen Shimotsu's office located?
Dr. Karen Shimotsu's office is located at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78229.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.