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About Bethany E. Karl, DO

Bethany E. Karl, DO, is a board-certified nephrologist. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine and works in the Divisions of Nephrology and Hospital Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She is a care team member at the UC San Diego Lupus Center.

Dr. Karl completed a fellowship in nephrology and hypertension and a residency in internal medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine. She is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology.

She is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Nephrology, and the Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons of California.

Before medical school, Dr. Karl worked as an emergency medical technician and wilderness medicine Instructor. When not at work, she can be outside spending time with family, swimming, or playing soccer.

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For more information, see Kidney Care (Nephrology).

Medical DegreeUniversity of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, MEResidencyUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CAFellowshipUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderFemale
Date Joined Staff2013-08-15
Board Certifications
NephrologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Conditions and Treatments
  • Lupus

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