Summary

Dr. Karla Talavera specializes in internal medicine with additional expertise in hospital medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and has practiced medicine for 12 years.

Dr. Talavera maintains affiliations with several respected hospitals, including Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital in Tucson and multiple facilities in Riverside, California, such as Riverside Community Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. She focuses on treating complex conditions like respiratory failure and heart failure. Her clinical expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and chemistry panels to help evaluate patient health.

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Quick Facts

  • 12 years of experience
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karla M Talavera has 5 locations

Carondelet Saint Josephs Hospital

350 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711

Dr. Karla M Talavera

1760 Chicago Ave Ste J3Riverside, CA 92507

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center

3865 Jackson StRiverside, CA 92503

Riverside Community Hospital

4445 Magnolia AveRiverside, CA 92501

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Tucson , AZLyons , COScottsdale , AZGilbert , AZ
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Graceland University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karla M Talavera

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Karla M Talavera has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karla M Talavera has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Dr. Karla M Talavera holds an expired medical license in the states of Arizona and California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Arizona that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 2014.

NPI Number

Dr. Talavera's NPI number is 1417377607.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Karla M Talavera affiliated with?
Dr. Karla M Talavera is affiliated with Carondelet Saint Josephs Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center.
Does Dr. Karla M Talavera accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Karla M Talavera accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Karla M Talavera's office located?
Dr. Karla M Talavera's office is located at 350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85711.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karla M Talavera?
You can find contact information for Dr. Karla M Talavera here on Vitals.
Is Dr. Karla M Talavera accepting new patients?
Dr. Karla M Talavera has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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