Dr. Karen L Hessel M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
407 W 66TH ST RICHFIELD MN, 55423About
Dr. Karen Hessel is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Hessel specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Hessel can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Hessel can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1998
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Twin Cities
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