Overview

Dr. Karen Garner specializes in Internal Medicine and brings over three decades of experience to her practice. With 32 years in the field, she focuses on comprehensive adult healthcare, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and the diagnosis and treatment of complex medical conditions. Dr. Garner practices at Mission Heritage San Clemente, where she provides personalized medical care to patients throughout the San Clemente community. Dr. Garner earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed her internship and residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She further advanced her expertise through a specialized fellowship in Internal Medicine at UCLA through the Kennamer Fellowship program in 1998. Her extensive training at these respected institutions has prepared her to deliver comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Garner practices in San Clemente, California, and provides care to patients in English.

Education

Medical School
University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
1994

Residency
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Internal Medicine, 1994 – 1997

Fellowship
University of California Los Angeles
Kennamer, 1997 – 1998

Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Licensure

CA State Medical License
1995 – 2027

NPI #

1770639189

Specialties

Dr. Karen Garner, MD, specializes in preventive and primary care with a focus on obesity management and overall wellness. Her expertise includes comprehensive wellness examinations, immunization administration, electrocardiograms (EKGs), arterial blood gas (ABG) testing, Pap smears, colorectal cancer screening, and care coordination for patients with complex medical conditions. She also provides personalized care for obesity and other chronic health concerns to support long-term wellness.

Bariatric Surgeries Performed

Dr. Karen Garner she provides medical weight management services for patients with obesity through comprehensive evaluations, preventive care, and personalized treatment plans. Her approach focuses on improving overall health, managing obesity-related conditions, and helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss through non-surgical medical care.

Years of Experience

30+ years

Languages Spoken

English