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Dr. Karen Guinn, DDS

Dr. Karen Guinn, DDS

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
40+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Guinn, DDS is an orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics practitioner in Pasadena, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Howard University in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health White Memorial and Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

1175 E Green St Pasadena, CA 91106

Make an Appointment

(626) 578-1687

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Guinn's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Guinn

2.8

6 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
33%
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4 Star
17%
17%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
50%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Oct 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nicole Avila – Jun 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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C. Jones in Altadena, CA – Jul 22, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

At The Smile Agency, we are dedicated to helping patients feel happy and confident with their smile and treatment. Our smile designers love what they do, and they are always here to listen and answer any questions you may have. We are modern. We are experts. We are centrally located in Pasadena and West Covina, CA.

biography

Dr. Karen Guinn, DDS is an orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics practitioner in Pasadena, CA with over 44 years of experience in the medical field. She specializes in the use of temporary anchorage devices (TADs) and gummy smile laser treatment...read more

  • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

  • Laser Dentistry

  • Sports Dentistry

  • Sleep Medicine Dentistry

  • Howard University

    Medical School, 1980

  • University Of California, San Diego

    Undergraduate School, 1976

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Karen Guinn DDS1175 E Green St Pasadena, CA 91106
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health White Memorial

    1720 E Cesar E Chavez Ave
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital

    1115 S Sunset Ave
    West Covina, CA 91790

  • Huntington Hospital

    100 W California Blvd
    Pasadena, CA 91105
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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