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Dr. Karl H. Hempel M.D., Rheumatologist
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Dr. Karl H. Hempel M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(33)
Suite 703 414 Navarro San Antonio TX, 78205
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Karl Hempel is a rheumatologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Hempel specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Hempel treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1964

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Provider Details

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Dr. Karl H. Hempel M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At Suite 703 414 Navarro

Suite 703 414 Navarro -
San Antonio, TX 78205
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New patients: 210-224-4811
Fax: 210-224-8678

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hempel


4.0

Based on 33 reviews

Dr. Karl H. Hempel M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 33 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl

111 DALLAS STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78205

Head north on Navarro Street 3329 ft
Continue slightly right onto Navarro Street 192 ft
Make a slight right onto Camden Street 404 ft
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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SAN ANTONIOl

333 NORTH SANTA ROSA STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78207

Head north on Navarro Street 749 ft
Turn left onto East Travis Street 2557 ft
Turn right 321 ft
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