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Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD
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Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is a General Surgeon in Elizabethtown, KY.
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Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD

General Surgery* Age 42
Elizabethtown, KY
Accepting new patients
Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is a General Surgeon in Elizabethtown, KY.

About

Dr. Brunkhorst graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital. Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is a General Surgeon in Elizabethtown, KY. Dr. Brunkhorst currently practices at Baptist Health Medical Group General Surgery and are affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin. Dr. Brunkhorst has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brunkhorst received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Brunkhorst's office accepts new patients. Dr. Brunkhorst is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Biopsy of Breast
Excision of Breast Tumor
Mastectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Breast Reconstruction
Port Placements or Replacements
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Lift Surgery
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reduction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    Silver Blue Access-KY PPO
    Methodist Hospital-KY
    Platinum Pathway-KY PPO
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    Catastrophic Pathway Transition X-KY HMO
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    Bronze Pathway X - KY HMO-POS
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    Platinum Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Gold Blue Access-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Catastrophic Pathway-KY HMO
    UK RHP-Regional Health Plan-KY
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-KY PPO
    Gold Pathway Transition-KY HMO
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    Silver Pathway Transition-KY HMO
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    Catastrophic Pathway X-KY HMO
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO Plus
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    Silver Pathway Transition X-KY HMO
    Pathway X-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway X Transition for HSA-KY HMO
    UK-Medicare Carve-Out-KY
    Platinum Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
    Anthem
    Silver Pathway-KY HMO
    UK-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway Transition-KY HMO
    Gold Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Balanced Pathway-KY PPO
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-KY
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Bronze Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway-KY PPO
    Catastrophic Pathway Transition-KY HMO
    Blue Access-KY
    Silver Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
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    Sagamore Plus
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    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
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    Blue Card PPO
  • Encore Health Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Medical Group General Surgery
    1700 Ring Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brunkhorst
4.3
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Apr 12, 2023
She explained everything. Answered my questions. Was available to me. Called me with my results.
— Apr 12, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brunkhorst's profile.

Dr. Brunkhorst frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Lump and Breast Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Hardin

    913 N Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY