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Dr. Karen Blessey, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Karen Blessey, MD
4.8 (54 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Blessey, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Karen Blessey, MD

Family Medicine* Age 55
New Orleans, LA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Blessey, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Blessey graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine and completed a residency at LSU Health Science Center- Shreveport. Dr. Karen Blessey, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Blessey currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. At present, Dr. Blessey received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 54 times. Dr. Blessey's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Blessey is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pharyngitis
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Pharyngitis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
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Bedwetting
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Diabetes Type 2
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Dyslipidemia
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Earwax Buildup
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Emphysema
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Esophagitis
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Heart Disease
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Hypercalcemia
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Hypogonadism
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Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
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Insomnia
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Iron Metabolism Disorders
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
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Lipid Disorders
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Malaise and Fatigue
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Nasopharyngitis
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
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Dementia Evaluation
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Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
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Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
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Pregnancy Test
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Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
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Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
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Strep Test
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Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
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Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Employers Health Network
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • Prime Health Services
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Aetna POS
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems

Locations

  1. 1 New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation
    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 890, New Orleans, LA 70115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 897-4250
  2. 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-4747
  3. 3 Ohc-Center for Primary Care and Wellness
    1401 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blessey
4.8
Based on 54 Reviews
5 Stars (48)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Sep 14, 2024
Dr. Blessey has a beautiful caring nature. She is very thorough and listens carefully to my concerns. She explains everything well to my understanding. She cares about her patients and always follow up with the results. Ms Olivia, Dr. Blessey’s medical assistant is very sweet and caring. She is very attentive to my needs. She also has a beautiful caring nature and she is very thorough and listens to my concerns. I will always recommend other patients to Dr. Blessey and her staff. I honestly know I am in good hands.
Mildred Simon — Sep 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lsu Medical Center/Charity Hospital/Medical Center Of Louisiana
Internship

Residency

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  • LSU Health Science Center- Shreveport
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Blessey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Blessey's profile.

Dr. Karen Blessey, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Karen Blessey, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA