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Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD

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Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD
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Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elizabethtown, KY.
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Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD

General Surgery*
Elizabethtown, KY
Accepting new patients
Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elizabethtown, KY.
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Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Elizabethtown, KY. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and completed a residency at University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital. They currently practice at Baptist Health Medical Group Urology and are affiliated with Baptist Health Floyd. Dr. Brunkhorst has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Brunkhorst received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Brunkhorst is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Medical Group Urology
    1700 Ring Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Experience and Background Check

Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Breast Lump
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallstones
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Breast Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Wound Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Brain Injury
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brunkhorst
4.3
Based on 12 Reviews
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Apr 12, 2023
She explained everything. Answered my questions. Was available to me. Called me with my results.
— Apr 12, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is a general surgery specialist in Elizabethtown, KY. She specializes in General Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brunkhorst's profile.

Dr. Brunkhorst frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Floyd.

Yes, Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Floyd

    1850 State St, New Albany, IN

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