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Dr. Karen Burnett, MD
General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Karen Burnett, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Burnett, MD is a General Surgeon in Waco, TX.
(254) 776-3188
Dr. Karen Burnett, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Karen Burnett, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Waco, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Burnett, MD is a General Surgeon in Waco, TX.
(254) 776-3188

About Dr. Karen Burnett, MD

Dr. Burnett graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Karen Burnett, MD is a General Surgeon in Waco, TX. Dr. Burnett currently practices at Waco Surgical Clinic P A and is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital. Dr. Burnett has experience treating conditions like Ileus, Intestinal Obstruction, Pelvic Abscess, Gallstones, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Burnett's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Burnett is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colectomy
Ileus
Colostomy
Colectomy
Ileus
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Colostomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Ventral Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Port Placements or Replacements
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wedge Resection Colon
Breast Lump
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Thyroidectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Mastectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Breast Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Lumpectomy
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Wound Repair
Thyroid Nodule
Abdominal Pain
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Pleural Effusion
Constipation
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Hemorrhoids
Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Parathyroid Cancer
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
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)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsillitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Atherectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Cystorrhaphy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Urinary Bladder Reconstruction
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Blue Advantage HMO
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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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Aug 09, 2025
She’s a great doctor and she has a caring heart and she has a great bed side manner
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Meet Dr. Karen Burnett, MD

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General Surgery
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Does Dr. Burnett communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Burnett offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Burnett offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Burnett have free onsite parking?
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Dr. Burnett frequently treats the following conditions: Ileus, Intestinal Obstruction, Pelvic Abscess, Gallstones, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Ventral Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Karen Burnett, MD is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Karen Burnett, MD Practices

  • Ascension Providence Hospital

    6901 Medical Pkwy, Waco, TX

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