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Dr. Karen Fritchie, MD

Dr. Karen Fritchie, MD

Wooster, OH

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fritchie, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Wooster, OH?

    Dr. Karen Fritchie, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Wooster, OH with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Fritchie graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine and completed her residency at University Of North Carolina Hospitals. She is a member of the Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley, American Society for Clinical Pathology, North Carolina Medical Society, International Society of Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, member in-training, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, junior member, and College of American Pathologists (CAP), junior member. Dr. Fritchie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fritchie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fritchie’s office at (216) 444-8530.

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

    • Fellowship: Fellow - Surgical Pathology: University of North Carolina Hospitals | Fellow - Bone/Soft Tissue: Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland Clinic, Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, OH, USA | University of North Carolina Hospitals, Surgical Pathology, NC, USA | University of North Carolina, Surgical Pathology Fellowship | Cleveland Clinic, Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology Fellowship

    • Residency: University Of North Carolina Hospitals | UNC Hospitals | UNC Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Joh | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine

    Is Dr. Fritchie board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Fritchie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology since 2009

    What languages does Dr. Fritchie speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fritchie treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Fritchie 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. Fritchie. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Benign Lipoma of Trunk
    • Benign Lipoma of Head, Face, or Neck
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
    • Trunk lipoma
    • Body fatty tumor
    • Non-cancerous fatty lump on head
    • Lipoma of face
    • Neck fatty tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
    • D170: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face and neck

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Bone Infection
    • Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
    • Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
    • M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    Also known as:

    • Other Bone Disorder in Ankle and Foot
    • Bone Disease
    • Uncommon ankle and foot bone conditions
    • Rare ankle and foot bone diseases
    • Specific ankle and foot bone problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M898X7: Other specified disorders of bone, ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Gangrene
    • Tissue Death
    • Necrosis
    • Dead Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lipoma of the Spermatic Cord
    • Benign Tumor
    • Fatty tumor on spermatic cord
    • Benign fatty growth near testicle
    • Testicle fatty lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D176: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of spermatic cord

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Neoplasm
    • Soft Tissue Growth
    • Uncertain Soft Tissue Mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D481: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of connective and other soft tissue

    Also known as:

    • Epidermal Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Epidermoid Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L720: Epidermal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Other Skin Disorder
    • Skin Condition
    • Unspecified Skin Condition
    • Skin and Tissue Disorder
    • Dermatological Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L988: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Does Dr. Fritchie accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fritchie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-8530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fritchie accept in Wooster, OH?

    Dr. Fritchie in Wooster, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fritchie's office located?

    Dr. Karen Fritchie's Primary Practice

    1740 Cleveland Rd

    Wooster, OH 44691

    (216) 444-8530

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    Dr. Karen Fritchie's Practice 2

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

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    Dr. Karen Fritchie's Practice 3

    200 1st St SW Apt 309

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (507) 284-2511

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley

    Member

    American Society for Clinical Pathology

    Member

    North Carolina Medical Society

    Member

    International Society of Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, member in-training

    Member

    United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, junior member

    Member

    College of American Pathologists (CAP), junior member

    Member

    Awards

    Special Recognition for Outstanding Performance in, UMDNJ

    AOA National Medical Honor Society, UMDNJ, UMDNJ

    Glasgow-Rubin Certificate of Commendation for Acad, UMDNJ

    Chief Resident in Pathology, UNC Hospitals, UNCH

    Departm, UNCH

    Excellence in Research Presentation Award

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

    Dr. Fritchie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063625275.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fritchie?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Fritchie's specialty?

    Dr. Fritchie is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Wooster, OH. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Fritchie to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Fritchie is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Hillcrest Hospital, Medina Hospital, Fairview Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

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    Is Karen Fritchie accepting new patients in Wooster, OH?

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

    Does Dr. Karen Fritchie offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fritchie's office at (216) 444-8530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Fritchie?

    Please contact Dr. Fritchie's office at (216) 444-8530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Fritchie have?

    Dr. Karen Fritchie is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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