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Dr. Karen Laauwe, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Laauwe, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Karen Laauwe, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Laauwe graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed her residency at R E Thomason Gen Hosp, Emergency Medicine; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Laauwe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laauwe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laauwe’s office at (352) 332-1890.

    Where did Dr. Laauwe go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: R E Thomason Gen Hosp, Emergency Medicine; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | R E Thomason Gen Hospital | R E THOMASON GENERAL HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    Is Dr. Laauwe board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Laauwe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Laauwe speak?

    Dr. Laauwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Laauwe typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Laauwe diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Laauwe. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ALS
    • Lou Gehrig's Disease
    • Motor Neuron Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Laauwe typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Laauwe may include:

    Please contact Dr. Laauwe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Laauwe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Laauwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 332-1890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Laauwe accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Laauwe in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Laauwe's office located?

    Dr. Karen Laauwe's Primary Practice

    1601 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32608

    (352) 332-1890

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    Dr. Karen Laauwe's Practice 2

    4200 NW 90th Blvd

    Gainesville, FL 32606

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    Dr. Karen Laauwe's Practice 3

    128 NW 137th Dr

    Newberry, FL 32669

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    What hospitals are Dr. Laauwe affiliated with?

    Dr. Laauwe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Hca Florida Lake City Hospital,Lake City, FL

    What is Dr. Laauwe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Laauwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679666770.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laauwe?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laauwe

    What is Dr. Karen Laauwe's specialty?

    Dr. Laauwe is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Karen Laauwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Laauwe is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hca Florida Lake City Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Karen Laauwe accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Laauwe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Laauwe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Laauwe's office at (352) 332-1890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Laauwe?

    Please contact Dr. Laauwe's office at (352) 332-1890 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Laauwe's office located?

    Dr. Laauwe's offices are located in Gainesville, FL and Newberry, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Laauwe have?

    Dr. Karen Laauwe is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.