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Dr. Karen Shimotsu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
Dr. Karen Shimotsu, MD
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Dr. Karen Shimotsu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Karen Shimotsu, MD

Family Medicine* Age 64
San Antonio, TX
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38 years of experience
Dr. Karen Shimotsu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Shimotsu graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Karen Shimotsu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Antonio, TX and has 38 years experience. Dr. Shimotsu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University Hospital. Dr. Shimotsu has experience treating conditions like Muscle Spasm and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shimotsu received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 46 times. Dr. Shimotsu's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shimotsu also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shimotsu is board certified in Family Practice.

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Muscle Spasm
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Muscle Spasm
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Muscle Spasm
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Immunization Administration
Limb Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Shortness of Breath
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bronchiolitis
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dyslipidemia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gastroptosis
Headache
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Hemorrhoids
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sebaceous Cysts
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tinnitus
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
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 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
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. Health Inwood
    15102 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78231
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 493-3993
  2. 2 University Family Health Center-North
    302 W Rector St, San Antonio, TX 78216
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 358-3000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shimotsu
4.9
Based on 46 Reviews
5 Stars (44)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Mar 01, 2024
She saved my life. I will have more years on this earth because of her. I wish she didn't have to retire, but I wish her all the best.
Hannah — Mar 01, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Tx Health Science Center
Internship
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Shimotsu communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Shimotsu frequently treats the following conditions: Muscle Spasm and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Shimotsu, MD is affiliated with University Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital

    4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX