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Dr. Karen Nilsen, MD

Pediatrics* Age 55
Dr. Karen Nilsen, MD
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Dr. Karen Nilsen, MD

Pediatrics* Age 55
Tacoma, WA
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29 years of experience
Dr. Karen Nilsen, MD is a Pediatrician in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Karen Nilsen, MD is a Pediatrician in Tacoma, WA and has 29 years experience. They graduated from Creighton University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center, MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nilsen is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center
    317 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
  2. 2 Adolescent Behavioral Health at Tacoma General
    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Jan 22, 2020
Dr. Nilsen is sincere, compassionate, with a friendly smile and witty sense of humor. She is a proven leader in her field, having developed international esteem from numerous countries, including the Vatican.
Monsignor Dale L. Vogt — Jan 22, 2020
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University
    1995
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Board Certifications

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  • Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Nilsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nilsen's profile.

Dr. Karen Nilsen, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center, MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karen Nilsen, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA

  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital

    401 15th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA