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Dr. Andrew Pk Karu MD
Internist
19600 E 39th St Independence MO, 64057About
Dr. Andrew Karu is an internist practicing in Independence, MO. Dr. Karu specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Karu provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Elizabeth A Andes MD17221 E 23rd St S Independence MO 64057
- Dr. Julie Anne Marx D.O.19600 E 39th St S Independence MO 64057
- Dr. Breann Kelley Smith MD19600 E 39th St S Independence MO 64057
- Dr. Chelsey L Height MD19600 E 39th St S Independence MO 64057
- Dr. Devin Campbell M.D.19600 E 39th St S Independence MO 64057
- Mr. Jetinder Singh Marjara M.D.19600 E 39th St S Independence MO 64057
Nearest Hospitals
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100 N E SAINT LUKE'S BOULEVARD LEES SUMMIT MO 64086SANFORD CLEAR LAKE MEDICAL CENTERl
701 THIRD AVENUE SOUTH CLEAR LAKE SD 57226MILBANK AREA HOSPITAL/AVERA HEALTH - CAHl
901 E VIRGIL AVE MILBANK SD 57252ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF KANSAS CITYl
4401 WORNALL ROAD KANSAS CITY MO 64111CHILDRENS MERCY HOSPITALl
2401 GILLHAM ROAD KANSAS CITY MO 64108