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Dr. Karen Austin, MD

Family Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Karen Austin, MD
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Dr. Karen Austin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Franklin, NC.
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Dr. Karen Austin, MD

Family Medicine* Age 66
Franklin, NC
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30 years of experience
Dr. Karen Austin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Franklin, NC.

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Dr. Karen Austin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Franklin, NC and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Angel Medical Center, Habersham Medical Center, Harris Regional Hospital, Highlands Cashiers Hospital, Mountain Lakes Medical Center and Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. At present, Dr. Austin received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office is not accepting new patients.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Joint Pain
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Pain
Bronchitis
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Dyslipidemia
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Emphysema
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
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Gastritis
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Gout
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Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hydrocele
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Jock Itch
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Nightmare Disorder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pharyngitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
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Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Second-Degree Burns
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
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Sleep Apnea
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
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Urinary Incontinence
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Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Franklin Community Based Outpatient Clinic
    647 WAYAH ST, Franklin, NC 28734
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 369-1781
  2. 2 Asheville Veteran Medical Center
    1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 298-7911
  3. 3 Ralph H Johnson Va Medical Center
    109 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 577-5011

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Jan 27, 2023
Dr Austin is a wonderful card giver, she listens and uses her expertise and knowledge to get to the root of problems, she takes time to discuss options and gives the pros and cons of the different options available, I trust her to keep it simple and easy to understand and to consider my thoughts and concerns as well, she is very refreshing and lovely to know my health is in good hands .
Diana — Jan 27, 2023
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  • Dr. Karen Austin, MD is a family medicine specialist in Franklin, NC and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1994. She specializes in Family Medicine.
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  • Mercer University School of Medicine
    1994
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Dr. Karen Austin, MD is affiliated with Angel Medical Center, Habersham Medical Center, Harris Regional Hospital, Highlands Cashiers Hospital, Mountain Lakes Medical Center and Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Angel Medical Center

    120 Riverview St, Franklin, NC

  • Habersham Medical Center

    541 441 Historic Hwy N, Demorest, GA

  • Harris Regional Hospital

    68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, NC

  • Highlands Cashiers Hospital

    190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC

  • Mountain Lakes Medical Center

    162 Legacy Pt, Clayton, GA

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville

    743 Spring St NE, Gainesville, GA