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Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD
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Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Columbus, OH.
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Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD

Pediatric Surgery* Age 54
Columbus, OH
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28 years of experience
Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Columbus, OH.

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Dr. Diefenbach graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon in Columbus, OH and has 28 years experience. Dr. Diefenbach currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CAMC General Hospital and Nationwide Children's Hospital. At present, Dr. Diefenbach received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Diefenbach's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Diefenbach is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominoplasty
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Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
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Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
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Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Open Access Plus
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  • Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
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    Options PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Nationwide Children's Hospital
    700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 722-4823
  2. 2 Office
    555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 722-3900
  3. 3 Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center
    2213 Cherry St, Toledo, OH 43608
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (567) 290-6543
  4. 4 Regents of the University of Michigan
    2222 Cherry St Ste 1800, Toledo, OH 43608
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 251-4300

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Jan 10, 2016
The most caring and effective physician successfully operating against all odds!
Alice Cret in Jacksonville, FL — Jan 10, 2016
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Specialties*
Pediatric Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1996
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Diefenbach's profile.

Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD is affiliated with CAMC General Hospital and Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karen Diefenbach, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CAMC General Hospital

    501 Morris St, Charleston, WV

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH