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Dr. Karl Taira, MD

Family Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Karl Taira, MD
1.9 (37 Ratings)

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Dr. Karl Taira, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Karl Taira, MD
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Dr. Karl Taira, MD

Family Medicine* Age 66
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karl Taira, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Taira graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE. Dr. Karl Taira, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Taira currently practices at BJC Medical Group Primary Care at Barnes West and are affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis. At present, Dr. Taira received an average rating of 1.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Taira's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Taira is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 BJC Medical Group Primary Care at Barnes West
    969 N Mason Rd Ste 145, Saint Louis, MO 63141

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1.9
Based on 37 Reviews
5 Stars (5)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (5)
1 Star (23)

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Mar 02, 2020
Great Dr. Listens and explains in detail.
CLINTON F WOODS — Mar 02, 2020
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Family Medicine
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Education

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  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE
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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karl Taira, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Taira's profile.

Dr. Karl Taira, MD is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis.

Yes, Dr. Karl Taira, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

    12634 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO

  • SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis

    12303 De Paul Dr, Bridgeton, MO