Dr. Karen B. Hopkins MD
Pediatrician
120 Hospital Dr Suite 350 Lebanon MO, 65536About
Dr. Karen Hopkins is a pediatrician practicing in Lebanon, MO. Dr. Hopkins is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hopkins diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Hopkins can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1992
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Ear Infection
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Vascular Disease
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