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Dr. Tara Karp, DO

Dr. Tara Karp, DO

Pediatrics*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Tara Karp, DO is a pediatrician in Templeton, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities French Hospital Medical Center and Adventist Health Twin Cities.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

325 Posada Ln Ste A Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 542-6703
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Dr. Karp is a patient favorite Pediatrician

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Karp specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Karp's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karp

4.9

18 ratings, 11 with a written review
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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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Mar 04, 2025
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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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Jan 14, 2025
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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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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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Kimberly – Sep 06, 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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Maya fonseca – Jul 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Amie C Woodson – Jul 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 23, 2020
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May 03, 2019
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Christophjer Starkman in Templeton, CA – Feb 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Paso Robles, CA – Dec 08, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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cflores in San Luis Obispo, CA – Jan 31, 2017
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Dr. Tara Karp, DO is a pediatrician in Templeton, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. She is affiliated with medical facilities French Hospital Medical Center and Adventist Health Twin Cities.

  • Pediatrics

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  • Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Patient Favorite Award

Dr. Karp is a patient favorite Pediatrician

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office325 Posada Ln Ste A Templeton, CA 93465
    1
    CHC Community Health Center Templeton1330 Las Tablas Rd Templeton, CA 93465
    2
    Community Health Centers of the Central Coast Inc2050 S Blosser Rd Santa Maria, CA 93458
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • French Hospital Medical Center

      1911 Johnson Ave
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Adventist Health Twin Cities

      1100 Las Tablas Rd
      Templeton, CA 93465

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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