Dr. Karen Babel, MD
Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
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Dr. Karen Babel, MD
Family Medicine
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Dr. Karen Babel, MD is a family medicine physician in Tustin, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995. She is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.8 Star Rating
Based on 347 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (347 reviews)
Office Hours
Monday
8 am
to
5 pm
Tuesday
8 am
to
5 pm
Wednesday
8 am
to
5 pm
Thursday
8 am
to
5 pm
Friday
8 am
to
5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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1451 Irvine Blvd
Tustin, CA 92780
Tustin, CA 92780
Locations
UC Irvine Medical Center
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Babel specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- 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. Babel's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Babel
4.8
347 ratings, 128 with a written review
| 5 star | 87% | 87% |
| 4 star | 7% | 7% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 star | 2% | 2% |
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Very thorough and trust worthy
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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R C – Mar 08, 2025
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I'm not sure about all of UCI Health, but I would definitely recommend Dr. Karen Babel. I am very pleased that she is my Primary Care Physician.
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May 21, 2024
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Karen Babel is the best! She caring, considerate, and knowledgeable.
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May 20, 2024
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Dr. B was so very helpful
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May 02, 2024
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Dr. Babel is very prepared and knowledgeable.
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May 02, 2024
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The staff was very friendly and my new primary is Dr. Babel. I was so impressed with her, she was very thourogh and diligent reviewing my medical records along with being very professional and friendly...
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May 01, 2024
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Karen Babel was a great provider. Extremely thorough and engaging. She listened to what I had to say and addressed my every concern.
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Apr 25, 2024
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Great
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Apr 24, 2024
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First appt. with Dr. Babel - very impressed with her! She indicated she spent an hour the previous evening reviewing my chart, she clearly picked up on my concerns, did a thorough review and assessment of my current condition, and took follow-up actions to gather more data before making any decisions on new medications. She spent one hour with me, never seemed rushed or in a hurry. I will be using her as my primary care physician going forward.
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No results
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No results
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Apr 22, 2024
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I am very happy with Dr. Babel. She is thorough, thoughtful, and encouraging!
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Apr 16, 2024
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I felt like I didn't connect with my doctor very well. She was nice seemed knowledgeable but was very rushed and wasn't the best experience.
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Apr 10, 2024
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I trust Dr.Babel's treatment of my health problems .
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Apr 08, 2024
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My first visit with Dr. Babel was great, the second one not so much. She wanted to know why the ER administer Migraine Medicine, I let her know I suffer from Migraines the Dr told me that I don't suffer from Migraines only children get Migraines. There were other statements she made that didn't make since. I don't have enough room in this space to describe how weird this office vist was.
What went well
No results
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Apr 04, 2024
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I enjoy meeting withDR Babel. She comes in knowing what is in my chart and very through in going over my ailements and care. I feel she truly is interested in my well being and I appreciate that.
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Apr 01, 2024
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Switched providers and absolutely love the care I am receiving from Dr Babel, very knowledgeable and if she doesn't have an answer she will go out of her way to get one for you. Highly recommend!!
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Feb 22, 2024
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Dr. Babel, nice and hp me with my heath problem would recommend her 100%.
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Feb 14, 2024
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I feel like Dr. Babel gives me exceptional care and I feel like she's very thorough and she really, really cares about the health of her patients and I'm really glad that I found her.
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Feb 13, 2024
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Dr. Babel is such a great doctor for my kids and my entire family. We trust her completely. She is so thorough. Love her.
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Feb 06, 2024
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Dr. Babel is always thorough and takes time to explain everything.
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Jan 23, 2024
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Dr Babel is very attentiveto my needs.
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Jan 18, 2024
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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read moreFamily Medicine
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Medical College Of Wisconsin
Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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