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Dr. Karen Bowen, DO

Family Medicine* Age 47
Dr. Karen Bowen, DO
3.8 (17 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Karen Bowen, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Kernersville, NC.
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Dr. Karen Bowen, DO

Family Medicine* Age 47
Kernersville, NC
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Bowen, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Kernersville, NC.

About

Dr. Bowen graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Karen Bowen, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Kernersville, NC and has 21 years experience. Dr. Bowen currently practices at Novant Health Bariatric Solutions - Kernersville and are affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. Dr. Bowen has experience treating conditions like Obesity and Morbid Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bowen received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Bowen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bowen is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 Novant Health Bariatric Solutions - Kernersville
    1730 Kernersville Medical Pkwy Ste 101, Kernersville, NC 27284
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Experience and Background Check

Obesity
Morbid Obesity
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Obesity
Morbid Obesity
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Obesity
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Morbid Obesity
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Metabolic Syndrome
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Vitamin B Deficiency
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bronchiectasis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hidradenitis
Hip Sprain
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bowen
3.8
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Sep 13, 2023
I was able to lose 45 pounds under Dr, Bowen's guidance, and I had no side effects from my prescription medication. This has improved my health. Also the weight lost reversed my pre-diabetic diagnosis.
MIS — Sep 13, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Karen Bowen, DO is a family medicine physician in Kernersville, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. She specializes in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine.
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Family Medicine
Obesity Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2003
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Board Certifications

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  • Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Bowen, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bowen's profile.

Dr. Bowen frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity and Morbid Obesity. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Bowen, DO is affiliated with Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Karen Bowen, DO holds board certification in Family Practice.

Dr. Bowen has over 21 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center

    1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy, Kernersville, NC

  • Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

    3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC

  • Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

    207 Old Lexington Rd, Thomasville, NC

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