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Dr. Scott Karlin, MD

Dr. Scott Karlin, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Scott Karlin, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Lawrenceville, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Northside Hospital Gwinnett. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 71 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (71 reviews)

Practice

766 Walther Rd Ste 300 Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Dr. Karlin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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Dr. Karlin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karlin

4.5

71 ratings, 21 with a written review
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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
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Gloria in Stockbridge, GA – Nov 08, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Daniell869 in Lawrenceville, GA – Apr 27, 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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Tracy48008 in Lawrenceville, GA – Mar 26, 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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Frances49 in Lawrenceville, GA – Mar 04, 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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Lakshmi96 in Lawrenceville, GA – Feb 05, 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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Melissa432 in Lawrenceville, GA – Feb 02, 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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Jonatha317 in Lawrenceville, GA – Feb 01, 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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Lily50900 in Lawrenceville, GA – Jan 26, 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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Marci69939 in Lawrenceville, GA – Jan 19, 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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Blair371 in Lawrenceville, GA – Jan 15, 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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Heather30 in Lawrenceville, GA – Jan 12, 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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Dana742610 in Lawrenceville, GA – Oct 19, 2016
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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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Skylar498 in Lawrenceville, GA – Oct 14, 2016
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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
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Kris42645 in Lawrenceville, GA – Oct 13, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Tom in Cumming, GA – Oct 07, 2016
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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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Schuyle403 in Lawrenceville, GA – Aug 21, 2016
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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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Blair47719 in Lawrenceville, GA – Jul 23, 2016
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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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Rick7316 in Lawrenceville, GA – Apr 22, 2016
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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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Valerie531 in Lawrenceville, GA – Mar 22, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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J in Charlotte, NC – Dec 29, 2015
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About Me

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Dr. Karlin specializes in pediatric and adult ear, nose and throat problems, including sinusitis treatment, sleep apnea and snoring, head and neck cancer and laser surgery. He is on staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, and Children?s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • University Ill Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1984
  • Wesleyan University Middleton, Indiana

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Karlin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Practice

    Office766 Walther Rd Ste 300 Lawrenceville, GA 30046
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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 - 2:00pm
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