Karen A. Frankwich, MD

Accepting New Patients
Offers Video Visits
26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
1957.5 miles away
Medical Groups & Affiliations
This provider is part of the larger Providence network and you may be able to access providers, hospitals, and services with the following groups:
  • Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
  • St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
  • St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
Speaks: English
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Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Endocrinology

26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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About Karen A. Frankwich

Dr. Frankwich graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in biology from University of California, Los Angeles in 2004.

Dr. Frankwich continued with her medical education at the University of California, San Diego and completed her internal medicine residency at UCSD Medical Center. Prior to pursuing a fellowship in endocrinology, she became a volunteer assistant professor at UCSD while practicing hospital medicine at the VA San Diego Medical Center. She earned a teaching award for her services as an educator for UCSD medical students.

Dr. Frankwich practices general endocrinology and is dedicated to maintaining the health and well-being of her patients. She has interest in thyroid disease, bone disease, diabetes management, and pituitary disease.

Medical School

UCSD School of Medicine
2008

Internship

UCSD Medical Center
2009

Residency

UCSD Medical Center
2011

Fellowship

UCSD Medical Center
2014

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Endocrinology
26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Medical Groups & Affiliations
Mission Heritage Medical Group

Affiliated Locations
Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach
Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

Clinical Interests

  • Abnormal Cortisol Level Tests
  • Abnormal Glucose
  • Abnormal Glucose Metabolism
  • Addison's Disease
  • Adrenal Adenoma
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Adrenal Mass Non Malignant
  • Adrenal Neoplasm
  • Adrenogenital Syndrome
  • Androgen Excess
  • Androgen Insensitivity
  • Calcium Metabolism
  • Carcinoid Syndrome
  • Congenital Hypothyroidism
  • Conn Syndrome
  • Cushing Syndrome
  • Diabetes Education
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Ectopic Hyperparathyroidism
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Feminizing Syndrome
  • Fine Needle Aspiration Of Thyroid
  • Glucagonoma
  • Glucocorticoid Deficiency
  • Goiter
  • Grave's Disease
  • Growth Disorders
  • Growth Hormone Abnormalities
  • Growth Hormone Deficiency
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hashimoto Thyroiditis
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hypoparathyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothalamic Pituitary Disorder
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Insulin Pump
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Insulin Therapy
  • Insulinoma
  • Low Blood Sugar
  • Metabolic Bone Diseases
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
  • Myxedema
  • Nodular Goiter
  • Non Toxic Goiter
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Panhypopituitarism
  • Parathyroid Disease
  • Parathyroid Hyperplasia
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Pituitary Disorders
  • Pituitary Tumor
  • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
  • Pseudohermaphroditism
  • Pseudohypoparathyroidism
  • Radioiodine Therapy
  • Rickets
  • Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
  • Thyroid Cyst
  • Thyroid Disorder
  • Thyroid Hormone Resistance
  • Thyroid Nodule
  • Thyroiditis
  • Thyrotoxic Exophthalmos
  • Thyrotoxicosis
  • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
  • Toxic Nodular Goiter
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Uremic Hyperparathyroidism
  • Virtual Care
  • Vitamin Deficiency