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Dr. Karl Taira, MD

Dr. Karl Taira, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Karl Taira, MD is a family medicine physician in Saint Louis, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.9 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 1.9 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

969 N Mason Rd Ste 145 Saint Louis, MO 63141
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Taira specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Taira's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Taira

1.9

37 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
14%
14%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
14%
14%
1 Star
62%
62%

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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Safe Yourself – Nov 13, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Feb 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kaila – Oct 15, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Feb 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eva Gatewood – Nov 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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CLINTON F WOODS – Mar 02, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
St Louis, MO – Aug 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
P.C in St Louis, MO – Jul 27, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sparta, IL – Jul 13, 2017
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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
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St Louis, MO – Jul 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
St Louis, MO – Apr 03, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Michigan City, IN – Jan 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
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Florissant, MO – Aug 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a family medicine physician, I enjoy the opportunity to help patients of all ages with their health care needs. I embrace an emphasis on wellness through healthy life habits and prevention. I believe it is important to take each patient's individuality...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Southern Illinois University At Carbondale

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Locations

Practice

West County Medical Specialists Inc.969 N Mason Rd Ste 145 Saint Louis, MO 63141
1

Practice

SSM DePaul Medical Group Inc.14021 New Halls Ferry Rd Florissant, MO 63033
2
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

    12634 Olive Blvd
    Creve Coeur, MO 63141
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd
    Saint Louis, MO 63131
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

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

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
    Saint Louis, MO 63110
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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