Summary

Dr. Robert Karnes is a urologist who specializes in oncology and surgical oncology, bringing nearly three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed comprehensive surgical training through Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, including an internship and residency in general surgery from 1998 to 2003. Dr. Karnes speaks English and has dedicated his career to treating complex urological cancers.

Based in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Karnes focuses on treating patients with bladder cancer, prostate cancer, and recurrent prostate cancer. He performs diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and specialized urological imaging including voiding cystourethrography and cystography to help evaluate and monitor these conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Karnes highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 29 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Surgery-General (Categorical) Residency Program Programs in Rochester Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Robert Jeffrey Karnes

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905
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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Dr. Robert Jeffrey Karnes, MDDr. Jessemy Dawn NeigerDr. Antonio G NascimentoDr. Grant August Wintheiser, MD
UrologyInternal MedicinePathologyOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
29 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Rochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MN
Med School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Med School: Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Univ Federal Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro (Unirio) Escola De Med E Cirurgia Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Jeffrey Karnes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Jeffrey Karnes has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Jeffrey Karnes has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Stones
  • Oncologist
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Penis Cancer (Penile Neoplasm)
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Testis Cancer (Testicular Neoplasm)
  • Urethral Cancer
  • Urinary Bladder Cancer
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Surgery-General (Categorical) Residency Program Programs in Rochester Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2003
Surgery-General (Categorical) Residency Program Programs in Rochester Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2002

Internship

Surgery-General (Categorical) Residency Program Programs in Rochester Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1998

Medical School

Southern Illinois University School of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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What languages does Dr. Robert Karnes speak?
Dr. Robert Karnes speaks English.
Where is Dr. Robert Karnes's office located?
Dr. Robert Karnes's office is located at 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55905.

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