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Dr. Karen Schowalter, DO

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. Karen Schowalter, DO
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Dr. Karen Schowalter, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Karen Schowalter, DO

Family Medicine* Age 60
Tacoma, WA
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Dr. Karen Schowalter, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Tacoma, WA.

About

Dr. Schowalter graduated from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a residency at Family Medicine Residency, East Pierce Family Medicine, Puyallup, WA. Dr. Karen Schowalter, DO is a Family Medicine Physician in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Schowalter currently practices at Franciscan Medical Clinic on Pearl and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Schowalter has experience treating conditions like Limb Pain and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schowalter received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Schowalter's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Schowalter is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Medical Clinic on Pearl
    5741 N 26th St Unit 115, Tacoma, WA 98407
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Experience and Background Check

Limb Pain
Immunization Administration
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Immunization Administration
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Immunization Administration
Joint Pain
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Foot Infection
Leukocytopenia
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Aspergillosis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Black Hairy Tongue
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
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
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Lice
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Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osgood Schlatter Disease
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)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postpartum Depression
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tonsillitis
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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 Monitoring
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
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Obesity Counseling
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
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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schowalter
3.8
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (10)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 14, 2024
Dr. Schowalter is working hard to figure out my symptoms. She really cares and the medication she prescribed is helping me, and she has referred me to a specialist. I'm very grateful
— Sep 14, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Karen Schowalter, DO is a family medicine physician in Tacoma, WA. She specializes in Family Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Family Medicine Residency, East Pierce Family Medicine, Puyallup, WA
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Schowalter, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schowalter's profile.

Dr. Schowalter frequently treats the following conditions: Limb Pain and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Schowalter, DO is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

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