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Dr. Kelli Karches, MD

Dr. Kelli Karches, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Kelli Karches, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Karches has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

4077 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Karches is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego San Diego, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Karches specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Karches' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karches

2.5
8 ratings, 3 with a written review
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It’s been a real blessing to have Dr. Karches as my endocrine for the past 7 years at the VA
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jim becker – Mar 07, 2025
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Patient for 3 years
Every time I visit Dr Karches through the VA system she was always a great listener, explained treatment to me very well and I could always trust her decisions. She always educated me on the latest medicines available for my endicrine system problems. She is a very comnptent Doctor with much compassion for my body as a whole not just the area she specializes in.
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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Dec 13, 2024
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Not friendly or competent
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kelli Karches, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Karches has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Scripps Health4077 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103
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Practice

Hillcrest Family Health Center4094 4th Ave San Diego, CA 92103
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UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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