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Dr. Stephen Karges, MD

Pediatrics* Age 51
Dr. Stephen Karges, MD
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Dr. Stephen Karges, MD

Pediatrics* Age 51
Saint Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Karges, MD is a Pediatrician in Saint Petersburg, FL.

About

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

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Bedwetting
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Bronchiolitis
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Muscle Spasm
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Nasopharyngitis
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Osteopenia
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Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Immunization
Infant Care
Neonatal Care
Physical Examination
Vaccination
Well Baby Care

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Group Plan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Medicaid
  • Choice Plus POS

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
Based on 23 Reviews
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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
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • 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, Bayfront Health Saint Petersburg and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Largo Hospital

    201 14th St SW, Largo, FL

  • Bayfront Health Saint Petersburg

    701 6th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL

  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL