


Dr. Karen Herbst, MD
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.
Practice
6365 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 200 Tucson, AZ 85715Make an Appointment
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Dr. Herbst is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.
At a Glance
- Area of ExpertiseDr. Herbst specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. • See board certifications
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Dr. Herbst's Reviews
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Herbst to family and friends is 4.096774 out of 5
About Me
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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 moreEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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University Of Washington
Fellowship Hospital, 2002University Of Washington
Residency Hospital, 2000University Of Washington
Internship Hospital, 1997Rush University
Medical School, 1996
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- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsCritical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
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