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Dr. Karen Herbst, MD

Dr. Karen Herbst, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Herbst, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush University in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Health-Clermont Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

6365 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 200 Tucson, AZ 85715

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Herbst is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Herbst specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Herbst's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Herbst

4.1

31 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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1 Star
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Trevor – Mar 06, 2024
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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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Della Davis – Nov 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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ShechterCare – Dec 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Marianne DiBenedetto – Sep 15, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Shari Fiksdal – Jul 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
20 people found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2019
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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
Casa Grande, AZ – Dec 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
7 people found this helpful
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Tracey in Riverside, CA – Nov 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feeling Froggy in CA – May 16, 2018
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 14, 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
12 people found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 people found this helpful
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Phoenix, AZ – Mar 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Diane D in Burke, VA – Nov 08, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Herbst, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush University in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Health-Clermont...read more
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Washington

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • University Of Washington

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • University Of Washington

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Rush University

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Locations

Practice

Jules Place LLC6365 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 200 Tucson, AZ 85715
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Jaime S Schwartz M.D. P.C240 S La Cienega Blvd Ste 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
2
Office630 S Craycroft Rd Tucson, AZ 85711
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    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

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University Hospital-University of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Center Dr
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

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

    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.

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

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    View all awards

    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 would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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