Karen F. G. Garner, MD
San Clemente, CA 92673
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
Mission Heritage San Clemente
831 Via Suerte, Suite 102, San Clemente, CA 92673
New Patient Appointment Availability
Insurances Accepted
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- Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
- Health Net - Medicare Advantage
- TriWest - Tricare
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
- Health Net HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CA PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
- US Family Health Plan - TriCare
- United Healthcare HMO
- Cigna HMO
- Health Net PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
- United HealthCare PPO
- Coventry/First Health PPO
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna HMO
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Aetna: *821796
Anthem Blue Cross: AFN251
Anthem Blue Cross Medicare: 05196589
Blue Shield: *100100519023
Cigna: 3966900011
Cigna Select: 3966900013
Health Net: 3435068866
Health Net Medicare: 5211068866
SCAN Medicare: 954-18601
United Healthcare: *0250360065
*Provider ID is the same for both Commercial and Medicare Plans
About Karen F. G. Garner
Publications
Quebbemann B, Engstrom D, Siegfried T, Garner K, Dallal R. Bariatric surgery in patients older than 65 years is safe and effective. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2005 July-August;1(4)
Clinical Research Experience
- Investigator, “Preventive Care in a County Residency Training Program”, original research conducted at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
- Research on indications for the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in neonates. Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Dr. Angela Ramos, Professor of Pediatrics, USC School of Medicine
- Research on the use of needle exchange programs to decrease the transmission of HIV. National AIDS Program Office, U.S. Department of Health
- Research on the use of dextromethorphan to decrease cerebral ischemia. Dr. Gary Steinberg, Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford School of Medicine
- Research Assistant, Center for Sports Medicine, St. Francis Hospital
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
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Community Reviews
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Excellent visit as usual
Providence Patient
My experiences with Dr. Garner, Jennifer, MA and all the office staff have always been delightful. I appreciate the knowledge and expertise along with genuine care and concern. I especially appreciate Dr. Garner and staff going above and beyond as it relates to referrals and authorizations as my insurance can be a bit arduous. Always grateful.
Providence Patient
Dr. Garner is very easy to talk to, she listens and welcomes questions. She is very thorough and I always feel that she has my best interests in mind.
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I feel that she listens, but also quickly offers to provide prescription medications instead of offering alternative natural options.
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Dr Garner is the best. She listens carefully, answers all questions, follows up on previous issues and is patient. Her advice is always spot on.
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Good
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Dr. Garner is committed to helping me achieve optimum health and has been a wonderful primary care physician.
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Always very informative
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I have referred Dr Garner to several friends and family
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Dr Garner had always been a knowledgeable & reliable physician. I have recommended her a few times to friends.
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Dr Garner os an exceptional doctor. She listens and is always helpful with a great bedside manner.
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Very satisfied with Dr. Garner's management of my health care!
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Dr. Garner and the staff are fantastic and friendly and courteous
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Dr. Garner is the best.
Providence Patient
Dr Garner always responds within 24 hours of any questions I've had or one of her office staff will call and take care of routine questions. I always feel well taken care of and believe Dr. Garner listens to my concerns and knows my medical history and the best actions for me.
Providence Patient
Dr Garner is the Dr I've had.
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I appreciate the time Dr. Garner spends with me to explain my test results and answers my questions. I value the health information I receive during my appointments and I am confident Dr. Garner is helping me to continue in my good health.
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Very happy with Dr Garner and the whole staff.
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She addressed all my concerns.
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Great Office ! Dr Garner is clear and easy to speak with.
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Dr. Gardner, and her team always calls me at home, if and abnormal lab, x-ray, she is right on it! I don't know how she does it, but she sure does
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She is good
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Dr. Garner is awesome. Always takes time with me whenever I have any concerns. I never feel rushed.
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Excellent care as always
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Dr Garner is the absolute BEST. Period. Full stop.
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Dr. Garner is simply fantastic. Best doctor I have ever seen. Smart, thoughtful, compassionate and forward-thinking. And a crazy nice person. I am so grateful to her!!
Providence Patient
Appreciate concern regarding my health and follow thru my chart on test results
Providence Patient
The staff members are always polite and friendly and easy to work with. Dr Garner always listens to what I say and answers my questions. She always checks my chart to see what's been going on with me or if I have lab tests or other medical procedures to go over. She explains what " the plan" will be and lets me know when to make another appointment to return. Before I leave I am given a packet with what was discussed along with a summary of that appt. I am happy to come to this medical office.
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Dr. Garner is thorough and responsive in a timely manner as to my health care. She even sent test results via My Chart on a Sunday afternoon - give her a raise and a bonus at the very least!
Providence Patient
Dr. Garner is extremely thorough. She listens carefully to all my concerns and gives excellent advice. Dr. Garner always follows through on previous problems or issues. She is kind and easy to talk to. Definitely a wonderful internal medicine specialist.
Providence Patient
Always great care & medical wisdom & attention from Dr Garner. She is amazing & I am grateful to have her as my PCP.
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I didn't mind waiting for my provider because it shows me that she takes the time with her patients that they need and she did the same for me. She is knowledgeable caring and a good communicator. Thank you!
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Excellent provider.
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Dr Garner is very thorough.
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Dr Garner is a very caring and thorough Doctor. I am very fortunate to have her as my PCP. All of her staff are very helpful and kind as well. Great office. Exceptional Doctor!
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I was impressed w how quickly Dr Garner's office phoned me bk w a needed last minute appointment. Dr. Garner is always very thorough.
Providence Patient
Dr Garner was wonderful as always. So fortunate to have her as my primary care doctor.
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Great organization. Fantastic and very caring doctor
Providence Patient
Dr. Garner is a wonderful and caring person and always has helpful information about anything concerning me.
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Dr. Garner and I have a good relationship, she knows my medical history and she and I are working together to optimize my health with the proper advise and proper medications.
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People want me to refer them to Dr. Garner all the time!
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Excellent
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Dr garner is the best GP I've ever had and does an outstanding job.
Providence Patient
Dr. Garner always listens carefully to what I have to say. I was somewhat desperate to find a remedy to ease my pain in this instance and Dr Garner called me on the phone the next day to see how I was doing. I appreciated that gesture.
Providence Patient
Continued excellent staff and physician
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Super thorough! Spent a good amount of time with me
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Excellent doctor!
Providence Patient
Dr Garner is very thorough & listens well & advises well also. Appreciative of her care.
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On top of my health care and directing me to specialists & following up to make sure I get things done.
Providence Patient
Dr. Gardner knew I was having a problem and took the necessary steps to get it resolved.
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Dr Garner makes you feel comfortable, listens to your concerns and provides excellent care.
Providence Patient
Very knowledgeable and helpful Doctor. I am looking forward to many years of care with her.
Providence Patient
Dr. Garner is always available via My Chart and personally takes time to respond to my concerns and questions. She is by far the most professional and caring physician I have had in 60 plus years of life. I truly appreciate her compassion and concern, she takes time to listen and follows up with me.
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Dr G is very professional and through I feel she really cares about my health she's the best Dr I've ever had I couldn't be more grateful
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She must be overworked or she doesn't like me!
Providence Patient
Dr. Garner listens carefully to my concerns or questions and readily answers them or finds the information when she is uncertain. I believe I've received excellent care from her and I highly recommend her to others (and have done so).
Providence Patient
Dr. Garner is the finest medical provider possible. With both me and my wife, she has been proactive and thorough with our care. If not for her dogged pursuit of an accurate diagnosis through testing, I have no doubt my wife would be dead now. As for me, Dr. Garner treats me with respect and professionalism. Best doctor!
Providence Patient
I am very pleased with how up to date Dr. Garner is with my needs and referrals I am immensely pleased with the dischargedPapers that I always receive. I refer to them often.
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Always have amazing care , from front office rite to the Doctor
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Best internist I have ever had
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Dr Garner is always very professional, caring, and clear w her observations.
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Dr Garner is very thorough and explains things in a very relatable way.
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Always knowledgeable and great care
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Extremely satisfied
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Everything is straight forward & that's how it should be
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Mt visits are always very pleasant and complete.
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Dr Garner is one of the most compassionate and thorough physicians I have ever dealt with. I owe her my life as she was persistent to get my stage IC cancer diagnosed, even after my oncologist had given up. There aren't enough numbers to rate her.
Providence Patient
My primary care provider always tries to solve my health problems in a timely manner. This time, however I waited an hour before actually seeing her. There seemed to be a lot of patients in the waiting room. Next time I will make an early morning appointment. When I did see her, she did not rush me in any way.
Providence Patient
For the past three and a half years, I have been fortunate to have Dr. Garner as my primary care physician. She is an exceptional medical professional who demonstrates a profound commitment to patient well-being. I am deeply appreciative of her unwavering support and guidance.
Providence Patient
Great front office. Dr Garner is so easy to communicate with. I just referred a friends mother.
Providence Patient
Dr. Garner is a fine physician and we have a very good patient to Doctor relationship. She has my best health interests in mind.
Providence Patient
Very thorough doctor. Provides excellent care.
Providence Patient
Dr Garner literally saved my life by sending me for additional testing which identified a mass on my heart that needed to be removed. Her thoroughness was extremely appreciated. I have recommended her to all my friends. She is a lifesaver
Providence Patient
Dr. Garner is very thorough, listens carefully to your issues, and follows through on issues from appointment to appointment.
Providence Patient
Dr Garner or her office always responds to my messaging within hours. I feel very fortunate to have a healthcare provider that is here for me
Providence Patient
I love Dr Karen Garner - she's what a care provider should be. Kind and caring, as one would expect. She has a great personality and cares for her people
Providence Patient
Very good experience with this provider who filled in for my regular doctor.
Providence Patient
Dr. Gardner is very thorough and takes her time to explain things.
Providence Patient
Dr Garber listens well and is very thoughtful in giving advice!
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Conditions and Procedures
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birthmark
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Geriatrics
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Persistent Cough
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
I felt I was in good knowledgeable hands.
Providence Patient