Dr. Karen Bontia, MD
Neurology  | Â
Female  | Â
Age 43
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Dr. Karen Bontia, MD is a neurology doctor who practices in Plano, TX. She is 43 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Bontia is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Irving and Medical City Las Colinas.
NORTH TEXAS INSTITUTE OF NEUROLOGY AND HEADACHE
5424 W Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 275
Plano, TX 75024
(972) 403-8184
Dr. Karen Bontia, MD
Accepted insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Learn about Dr. Bontia
Care Philosophy
Being closer to family brought her to Texas. And, she chose Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving because of their stellar reputation for excellent patient care. In her spare time, Dr. Bonita enjoys hiking, biking, traveling and cooking. She is also fluent in Tagalog (Filipino). Dr. Bonita is on staff at Las Colinas Medical Center and Baylor Medical Center at Irving where she will care for inpatients. Her office is located in the Las Colinas Medical Center professional building....Read More
Dr. Bontia's Experience
Dr. Bontia's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Neurology
- Board certified in Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
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Specialties
- Neurology
- Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
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Board Certifications
- NeurologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Neuromuscular MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
- Neuromusculoskeletal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
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Conditions Treated
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bell's Palsy
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Brain Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Vascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cluster Headache
- Concussion
- Confusion
- Dementia
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diplopia
- Dizziness
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor
- Headache
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
- Insomnia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Memory Disorders
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myelopathy
- Myoclonus
- Nerve Diseases
- Nerve Pain
- Neurological Diseases
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pinched Nerve in Back
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Seizure Disorders
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep-Walking
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spine Disorders
- Stroke
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Tremor
- Vascular Disease
- Vertigo
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Procedures
- EEG (Electroencephalogram)
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Electrodiagnostic Procedure
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Skin Biopsy
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of The Philippines Manila, College Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1999
- Staten Island University HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2002
- North Shore University HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 2005
- University Of North Carolina At Chapel HillFellowship Hospital | Completed 2006
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Bontia has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Filipino
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Bontia's Reviews
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Bontia to family and friends
based on 18 total reviews (4 with comments)
Patient Comments (4)
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-Happy in Dallas, TX | Oct 31, 2016
Dr Bontia is thorough, takes time to listen and ask relevant questions, considers my choices, and gives me options. The staff are cheerful, helpful, and efficient. The office is lovely and up-to-date with all the best tech available for diagnosis and treatment.
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-Terry Thomas Adams in Mesquite, TX | Jun 23, 2016
I love Dr. Bonita she is so sweet ....she explains very well .....I went in feeling very very bad with headache and left out laughing and feeling so much calmer about my headache and understanding it more ( I was her patient when she was in Irving) wish I would have been to see her much sooner ....love love her and the staff ..............thank you thank you thank you !!!!!!!!!
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Apr 06, 2016
Dr. Bontia is a superb neurologist. She has an excellent bedside manner and is committed to helping her patients. She spends time with each one and works tirelessly to find answers.
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-LeeAnn in Sherman, TX | Mar 04, 2016
Dr. was the first Dr. who did a complete neurological exam on me. She also looked over all my past medical records and discussed them all. She spent a lot of time with me. I thought her bedside manner was very good.
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