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Dr. Karen Brainard, MD

Family Medicine* Age 72
Dr. Karen Brainard, MD
3.5 (31 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Brainard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bradenton, FL.
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Dr. Karen Brainard, MD

Family Medicine* Age 72
Bradenton, FL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Brainard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bradenton, FL.

About

Dr. Brainard graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Karen Brainard, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Bradenton, FL and has 43 years experience. Dr. Brainard currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial Hospital. Dr. Brainard has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Sleep-Related Leg Cramp among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brainard received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. Brainard's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Brainard also speaks French. Dr. Brainard is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Muscle Spasm
Constipation
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wellness Examination
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Dehydration
Fever
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Obesity Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Laryngitis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
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
Nail Infection
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Perimenopause
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Postpartum Depression
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
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
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
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
Immunization Administration
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
Pap Smear
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
Smoking Cessation Counseling
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bradenton East Integrative Medicine
    8614 State Road 70 E Ste 200, Bradenton, FL 34202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 727-1243
  2. 2 Orlando Family Physicians LLC
    6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd Ste 300, Orlando, FL 32827
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 727-1243

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brainard
3.5
Based on 31 Reviews
5 Stars (16)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (10)

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Apr 02, 2023
Dr. Brainard takes her time and listens to every concern. She is very knowledgeable and responds quickly when a follow up question comes up. Highly recommended!
Sarah — Apr 02, 2023
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Maine-Dartmouth FP Res
    1984
Internship
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Does Dr. Brainard communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Brainard offer an online patient portal?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Brainard frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Sleep-Related Leg Cramp. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Brainard, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karen Brainard, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

  • Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

    8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL

  • Manatee Memorial Hospital

    206 2nd St E, Bradenton, FL