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Dr. Karen Bruce, MD

Dr. Karen Bruce, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Bruce, MD is a family medicine physician in Topeka, KS and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities Stormont Vail Hospital and University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

601 SW Corporate Vw Ste 200 Topeka, KS 66615

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Dr. Bruce's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bruce

2.8
14 ratings, 4 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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I would not recommend this provider to anyone. She did not listen to my health concern. Her bed side manner was not for patient care.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Topeka, KS – Mar 08, 2017
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I have used her and her associates for years and all of a sudden she had a PA names James Balch, PA that decided he didn't want to see me. I then needed a refill on the only prescription I take and found out they no longer want me as a client. ?? Why? I am not a high maintenance client and only need the "Yearly" checkup. But it seemed like everytime I turned around they required me to go in for another checkup. Ask me a few questions and charge me $100+. I have only RLS and take a med for it.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Kelley in Topeka, KS – Dec 31, 2016
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This last visit was disturbing as the doctor thought I was taking a medication I was not, like she was looking at someone else's chart and this after she showed up almost 1 1/2 hour late to my appt. she said due to patients asking questions and I had a 9:15 in the MORNING appt.?? Don't they allow time for patients to ask questions? We understand emergencies come up and we also know some doctors can become arrogant and selfish and think little about their patients time in comparison to theirs.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Topeka, KS – Aug 17, 2016
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Unreasonable wait times every time I visited, even after scheduling an appointment. Not worth waiting more than an hour every time. This doctor does not appreciate patient's time.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Alice in Topeka, KS – Feb 26, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Karen Bruce, MD is a family medicine physician in Topeka, KS and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities Stormont Vail Hospital and University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis.
  • Family Medicine

  • Clinical Informatics

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  • University Of Washington

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
Clinical Pathology
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Immediate Care at Tallgrass601 SW Corporate Vw Ste 200 Topeka, KS 66615
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Practice

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Practice

Unavail901 SW Garfield Ave Topeka, KS 66606
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stormont Vail Hospital

    1500 SW 10th Ave
    Topeka, KS 66604
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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  • University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis

    1700 SW 7th St
    Topeka, KS 66606
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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