- Gastroenterologists
- CA
- Orange, CA
- Dr. William Karnes, MD
Dr. William Karnes, MD
Gastroenterology•Male•Age 67
Gastroenterology
Dr. William Karnes, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Orange, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Karnes has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School medical school in 1982. He is affiliated with UCI Medical Center. His office accepts new patients.

UCI Health
101 The City Dr S Bldg 22c Orange, CA 92868 ()Make an Appointment
(888) 717-4463Accepting new patients
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Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Karnes treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Karnes treats other conditions, please contact the office at (888) 717-4463.
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the pancreas, such as pancraetitis.Compare with other Pancreatic Disease specialists.
Dr. Karnes is experienced in the area of Pancreatic Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract, including Crohn's disease, ulcers, hernias, and food poisoning.Compare with other Gastrointestinal Disorders specialists.
Dr. Karnes is experienced in the area of Gastrointestinal Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Esophageal Disorders
Esophageal disorder specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the esophagus, such as reflux esophagitis, indigestion, and esophageal ulcers through procedures including medication, surgery, and swallowing therapy.Compare with other Esophageal Disorders specialists.
Dr. Karnes is experienced in the area of Esophageal Disorders. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Karnes' conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Achalasia
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysentery
- Dysphagia
- E. coli Food Poisoning
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Enteritis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Gallbladder Scan
- Gallstones
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastrojejunal Ulcer
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A Screening
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileus
- Impedance Testing
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Colitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Liver Function Test
- Malnutrition
- Megacolon
- Nausea
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Pancreatitis
- Pelvic Abscess
- pH Probe
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Screening Colonoscopy
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ultrasound, Endoanal
- Ultrasound, Esophageal
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- VAP Lipid Testing
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
- Wireless pH Testing
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Dr. Karnes accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
Dr. Karnes' Reviews
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. William Karnes, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. William Karnes, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Karnes frequently treats Pancreatic Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders, and Esophageal Disorders. See all practice areas where Dr. Karnes specializes.
Where is Dr. William Karnes, MD's office located?
Dr. Karnes' office is located at 101 The City Dr S Bldg 22c, Orange, CA 92868. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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