Dr. Karen Ann Near M.D.
General Practitioner
3416 Olandwood Ct Suite 200 Olney MD, 20832About
Dr. Karen Near is a general practitioner practicing in Olney, MD. Dr. Near does not specialize in one area of medicine, however provides routine health care services. General practitioners typically have regular, even life-long patients who they provide health care services to. Dr. Near provides services including physical exams, immunizations, and diagnosing and treating multiple illnesses and injuries. General practitioners typically work in private offices and clinics and have staffs of nurses and administators.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1994
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1994
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