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Karen C. Bloch MPH, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Preventive Medicine, and Associate Professor, Health Policy
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    4.9
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  • 85 ratings
  • 6 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    General Infectious Diseases
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    Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Diseases

Conditions and Treatments

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    Bone and Joint Infections
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    Brain Infections
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    Fungal Infections
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    General Infectious Diseases
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    Heart and Blood Infections
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    Infections in Travelers

Location

Programs and Clinics

Languages

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    English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Virginia, 1990
  • Residency - New Haven Hospital, Yale University, 1993
  • Master of Public Health - University of California Berkeley, 1996
  • Fellowship - University of California San Francisco Medical Center, 1997

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
*Dr. Block is the reason I am still here on earth and God of course.
April 7, 2022
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Enjoyed meeting Dr and the resident physician
March 28, 2022
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Dr Bloch needs a number higher than 5, as a medical dr myself, she is exactly what I needed Incredibly intelligent, compassionate, personable
January 5, 2022
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*Dr. Block is great!
December 19, 2021
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*Dr. Bloch explained in detail and covered all my questions and concerns. I could tell that she cared and understood my view of things.
October 12, 2021
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She was able to explain what was going on, how to treat and even things I need to watch for in a way that made me confident I would feel better soon and could do the care needed. Very reassuring, calm and professional.
September 14, 2021
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