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Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD

Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Karen Brunkhorst, MD is a general surgeon in Elizabethtown, KY. She is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin. She is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

1700 Ring Rd Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Make an Appointment

(270) 769-5551

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Brunkhorst specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Brunkhorst's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brunkhorst

4.3

12 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
17%
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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
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Apr 12, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Connie Gowen – Dec 02, 2022
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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
nova c. – Jul 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jan 23, 2022
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paula Anthony in Harned – Aug 19, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lori Andersen in Elizabethtown Ky – Jun 04, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Monica in Lebanon, KY – Feb 23, 2018
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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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kcox in Gadsden Al – Apr 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Baptist Health Medical Group is a comprehensive, multispecialty network of physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our providers are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and strive to treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, every time, at every Baptist Health location.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Louisville/university Louisville Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1700 Ring Rd Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Practice

Office200 Cardinal Dr Ste 210 Elizabethtown, KY 42701
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Health Hardin

    913 N Dixie Ave
    Elizabethtown, KY 42701
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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