Summary

Dr. Karen Hawkins is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. With 27 years of experience in cardiology, she brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions. Dr. Hawkins is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations in her community.

Dr. Hawkins practices at Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana, and maintains affiliations with Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City. She specializes in treating high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Her procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular problems. Patients rate Dr. Hawkins highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 27 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Saint Elizabeth Hospital

1125 W Highway 30Gonzales, LA 70737

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Cardiovascular DiseasePhysical Medicine & RehabilitationNurse PractitionerAudiology
Accepts New Patients
4.7 
27 Years of Experience 50 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 English, Spanish
Gonzales , LAHouma , LABaton Rouge , LAMount Kisco , NY
Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Thiruvananthapuram
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Nathalie Hawkins

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - HMO-POS
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Nathalie Hawkins has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Nathalie Hawkins has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Karen Hawkins's office located?
Dr. Karen Hawkins's office is located at 1125 W Highway 30, Gonzales, LA, 70737.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Hawkins affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Hawkins is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City.
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