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Dr. Karen Ruth Habenstein MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

4/5(4)
250 E Liberty St Suite 902 Louisville KY, 40202
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Dr. Karen Habenstein practices Pulmonology in Louisville, KY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Habenstein manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1986

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 31 years of experience

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Dr. Karen Ruth Habenstein MD's Practice location

Practice At 250 E Liberty St Suite 902

250 E Liberty St Suite 902 -
Louisville, KY 40202
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New patients: 502-587-9140
Fax: 502-587-9142

3532 EPHRAIM MCDOWELL DR -
LOUISVILLE, KY 40205
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New patients: 502-456-6200
Fax: 502-456-6655

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Dr. Karen Ruth Habenstein MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist 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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