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Dr. Stephen Karges, MD

Pediatrics* Age 52
Dr. Stephen Karges, MD
4.7 (23 Ratings)
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Dr. Stephen Karges, MD

Pediatrics* Age 52
Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Karges, MD is a Pediatrician in Saint Petersburg, FL.

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Dr. Karges graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Stephen Karges, MD is a Pediatrician in Saint Petersburg, FL and has 25 years experience. Dr. Karges currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. At present, Dr. Karges received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Karges' office accepts new patients. Dr. Karges is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5571 4th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
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  2. 2 Office
    4995 49th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
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4.7
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Aug 25, 2023
Dr Karges and his staff are great. We have three children and they do not push vaccines on your children like others do. We have total confidence in him and his staff.
— Aug 25, 2023
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    1999
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
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  • University Of South Florida Department of Pediatrics
    2000
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Karges, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karges' profile.

Dr. Stephen Karges, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Largo Hospital, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Karges, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    201 14th St SW, Largo, FL

  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL

  • Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

    701 6th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL