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Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners100 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 map
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Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners100 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 map
As a geriatrician in Grand Rapids, Dr. Karen Gawel is trained to care for aging adults, who often require specialized treatment plans or procedures.
Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Karen L. Gawel is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(616) 267-8247
Address
100 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Office Details
Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners
Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party website unaffiliated with MD.com (https://myhealth.spectrumhealth.org/), where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Karen Gawel.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Karen L. Gawel is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(616) 391-3044
Address
100 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Karen Gawel graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1993.
Dr. Gawel has two offices in Michigan where she specializes in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Gawel works with six hundred and forty doctors including Dr. John Millett and Dr. Harvey Demaagd.
Specialties
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Geriatrics
Dr. Gawel is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Gawel is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Gawel specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Gawel can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Spectrum Health Hospitals
Languages Spoken
- English
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