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Dr. Karen Brooks, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Karen Brooks, MD
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Dr. Karen Brooks, MD is a General Surgeon in Brownsville, TX.
Dr. Karen Brooks, MD
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Dr. Karen Brooks, MD

General Surgery* Age 63
Brownsville, TX
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Karen Brooks, MD is a General Surgeon in Brownsville, TX.

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Dr. Brooks graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. Dr. Karen Brooks, MD is a General Surgeon in Brownsville, TX and has 37 years experience. Dr. Brooks currently practices at Karen Brooks, MD. Dr. Brooks has experience treating conditions like Incisional Hernia, Obstructed Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brooks received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Brooks' office accepts new patients. Dr. Brooks is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Incisional Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Ventral Hernia
Biopsy of Breast
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
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  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Karen Brooks, MD
    800 W Jefferson St Ste 150, Brownsville, TX 78520
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brooks
4.6
Based on 9 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Jan 25, 2021
Ll around, fine physician surgeon.
Dr. Luis Rodriguez-Abad — Jan 25, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Brooks frequently treats the following conditions: Incisional Hernia, Obstructed Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Karen Brooks, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.