About
Department: General Surgery
Certification: American Board of Surgery
Dr. Karsif, a surgeon with 15 years of experience devoted entirely to treating breast
disease, is the visionary behind Good Samaritan’s Center for Breast Health. She received
her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia,
completed her internship at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, and finished her surgical
residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.
A highly skilled physician and board-certified surgeon, Dr. Karsif is known among her
patients and colleagues for providing exceptional, compassionate care. In fact, the Susan
G. Komen Foundation honored Dr. Karsif with the Gay Clark Stoddard Memorial Award in
recognition of the level of care she brings to her patients every day.
We simply could not have found a more ideal physician to lead our Center for Breast
Health. To the thousands of patients she’s treated over the years, Dr. Karsif embodies the
leading-edge knowledge of medicine, with humanity. It’s a combination that brings patients
true comfort at some of the most stressful and trying times of their lives. She exemplifies
our mission of providing good help to those in need.
Additional Awards:
- 5 Patients’ Choice Awards from Vitals.com -- Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients’ Choice Award.
- 5 Compassionate Doctor Awards from Vitals.com
- 1 On-Time Doctor Award from Vitals.com
View a list of Karen Karsif's publicationsInsurance: WMCHealth and WMCHealth Physicians accept most insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid. Please confirm your insurance with your provider’s office and if necessary, with our hospitals and diagnostic testing services.
Education
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Internship: Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, Surgery
Specialties
Specialties: General Surgery
Special Clinical Interest: General Surgery