Dr. Karen O'Keefe, MD
Family Medicine ·
Female ·
Age 47
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Dr. Karen O'Keefe, MD is a family medicine specialist in Bellingham, WA and has been practicing for 16 years. She graduated from McGill University / Faculty Of Medicine in 1999 and specializes in family medicine, adolescent medicine, and more.
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Dr. O'Keefe's Experience
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- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Family Medicine
- Board certified in Family Practice
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- No board actions found
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. O'Keefe "I chose family medicine because I enjoy treating the entire person and often the entire family. I especially like preventive medicine, women's health, sports medicine, and doing minor procedures. It is so satisfying to see a whole family - husband, wife, and children - and work to keep the entire family healthy as a whole."
7 Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Adolescent Medicine
- Adult Medicine
- Child & Adolescent Medicine
- Men's Health Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Women's Health Medicine
1 Board Certifications
- Family PracticeAccredited by: American Board of Family Medicine*
111 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Back Pain
- Bladder Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Disorders
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Coccygeal Pain
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Dehydration
- Depressive Disorders
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Esophageal Diseases
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- High Cholesterol
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Infectious Diseases
- Injuries
- Insomnia
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Sprain
- Larynx Conditions
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menopause
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Weakness
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Newborn Jaundice
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pneumonia
- Polyneuropathy
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rosacea
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vertigo
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11 Procedures
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Counseling
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Hearing Screening
- Immunization
- Physical Examination
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Vaccination
- Well Baby Care
- Wellness Examination
Background Check
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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
- McGill University / Faculty Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1999
- Atlanta Med CtrResidency Hospital | Completed 2002
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Karen O'Keefe, MD
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An old fashioned empathetic physician. My physician for at least ten years. Totally responsive to this patient. Priceless !
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1Peter L. in Bellingham, WA – Oct 07, 2016
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Dr. O'Keefe has been my doctor for over 10 years now. I am a "challenging patient" with many different ongoing conditions. She handles them all. If she doesn't know the answer, she finds it out. She never gives up, or loses patience. Her bedside manner is excellent. She listens, is...Read More
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1Deming, WA – Sep 16, 2016
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Awesome bedside manner which is so rare! Actually listened, empathized, interacted with both my son and I and was so, so friendly. Never once felt rushed either and we were a worked in same day appointment. A blessing that I found her!
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3Jen in Bellingham, WA – Jan 13, 2016