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Dr. Karen Brooks, MD
General Surgery* Age 64
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Dr. Karen Brooks, MD

General Surgery* Age 64
Brownsville, TX
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Karen Brooks, MD is a General Surgeon in Brownsville, TX.
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Dr. Brooks graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. Dr. Karen Brooks, MD is a General Surgeon in Brownsville, TX and has 38 years experience. Dr. Brooks has experience treating conditions like Gallstones, Obstructed Inguinal Hernia, Incisional Hernia and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Brooks's office accepts new patients. Dr. Brooks is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gallstones
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Gallstones
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Constipation
Inguinal Hernia
Breast Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Wound Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Mastectomy
Pelvic Abscess
Excision of Breast Tumor
Breast Lump
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Biopsy of Breast
Lipomas
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Hemorrhoids
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Colorectal Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 V E H Brooks M.D. P.A.
    800 W Jefferson St Ste 150, Brownsville, TX 78520
  2. 2 Office
    4770 N Expressway Ste 305A, Brownsville, TX 78526
  3. 3 Office
    4770 N Expressway Ste 202, Brownsville, TX 78526

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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Brooks, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Brooks's profile.

Dr. Brooks frequently treats the following conditions: Gallstones, Obstructed Inguinal Hernia, Incisional Hernia and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Brooks, MD is affiliated with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance.

Yes, Dr. Karen Brooks, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

    5501 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX

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