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Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD

Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Altoona, PA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kimberly has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. She graduated from Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Penn Highlands Dubois and Penn Highlands Huntingdon. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

417 Sabbath Rest Rd Ste 4 Altoona, PA 16601
Telehealth available
(814) 684-6379

Dr. Kimberly is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kimberly specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kimberly's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kimberly

3.8

13 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
62%
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4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
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2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Michael Smith – May 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Frank Lester – Oct 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Elizabeth Sollenberger – Nov 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jun 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Susan – Nov 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sylvia – Nov 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Anonymous in PA – Aug 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Altoona pa – Feb 28, 2018
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Dr. Kara Kimberly, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Altoona, PA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kimberly has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions. She graduated from Marshall University...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Kimberly is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office417 Sabbath Rest Rd Ste 4 Altoona, PA 16601
    1

    Practice

    Penn Highlands Tyrone187 Hospital Dr Tyrone, PA 16686
    2

    Practice

    Penn Highlands Pinecroft Community Medical Building417 Sabbath Rest Rd Altoona, PA 16601
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Penn Highlands Tyrone

      187 Hospital Dr
      Tyrone, PA 16686

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      11% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Penn Highlands Dubois

      100 Hospital Ave
      Dubois, PA 15801

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Penn Highlands Huntingdon

      1225 Warm Springs Ave
      Huntingdon, PA 16652
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      81%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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