Karen L. Bauer, MD| Family Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine | MedStar Health
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Karen L. Bauer

Karen L. Bauer, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (1319 reviews)

Specialties: Family Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine

Languages: English

(301) 884-5852

About me

Dr. Karen Bauer grew up in Southern Maryland and has  joined Shah Associates at her father, Dr. Robert J. Bauer's, office in Mechanicsville. Karen earned her medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Practice at Christiana Care in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Bauer's interests included women's health, pediatrics, adult medicine, sports medicine, dermatology and geriatrics. At her Mechanicsville office, she practices office gynecology, adolescent medicine, immunizations, well visits, Class 1,2,3 & 4 Flight Physicals and the management of chronic diseases.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Acute Illness Treatment
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Maintenance Exam
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abnormal Breast Imaging
  • Abnormal Breathing
  • Acne
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
  • Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
  • Adverse Effects
  • Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Allergies
  • Ankle And Foot Injury
  • Back Pain
  • Breast Inflammation
  • Candidiasis
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chlamydia
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Contact With Communicable Diseases
  • Cough
  • Cutaneous Abscess
  • Digestive System Symptoms
  • Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
  • Ear Infection
  • Ear Pain
  • Elbow Pain
  • Emphysema
  • Enlarged Lymph Nodes
  • Eustachian Tube Disorders
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Gallstones
  • Gastritis
  • Genitourinary Symptoms
  • Gout
  • Headache
  • Hematuria
  • Hemorrhoids
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Pain
  • Hives
  • Hordeolum And Chalazion
  • Hypertension
  • Incontinence
  • Influenza
  • Intervertebral Disc Disorders
  • Joint Disorder
  • Kidney And Ureter Disorders
  • Kidney Stones
  • Knee Pain
  • Laryngitis
  • Leg Pain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Malaise And Fatigue
  • Male Genital Organ Disorders
  • Menstrual Cramps
  • Migraine
  • Muscle Strain
  • Nail Disorders
  • Nausea
  • Neck Pain
  • Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
  • Nonscarring Hair Loss
  • Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Otalgia And Ear Effusion
  • Ovarian Cysts
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Pain In Throat And Chest
  • Painful Urination
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Postnasal Drip
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Problems Related To Lifestyle
  • Proteinuria
  • Pruritus
  • Psoriasis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Rash
  • Raynaud's Disease
  • Rectal Pain
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Scabies
  • Sciatica
  • Shingles
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
  • Skin Changes
  • Skin Swelling And Lumps
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sore Throat
  • Sprains And Strains
  • Stomach Flu
  • Stomatitis And Related Lesions
  • Tendinitis
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Testicular Pain
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Tinnitus
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Urticaria
  • Vaginal Itching
  • Vaginitis
  • Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
  • Vertigo
  • Weight Loss
  • Yeast Infection
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Procedures I perform

  • Acute Illness Treatment
  • Asthma Management
  • Back Pain Treatment
  • Blood Chemistry Test
  • Blood Collection
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Breast Exam
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Cholesterol Screening
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Cold And Flu Treatment
  • Cold Treatment
  • Copd Management
  • Depression Treatment
  • Diabetes Screening
  • Diet Counseling
  • Digital Rectal Exam
  • Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Health Maintenance Exam
  • Hospice Care Referral
  • Hypothyroidism Treatment
  • Immunization Administration
  • Infection Treatment
  • Physical Therapy Referral
  • Sinus Infection Treatment
  • Skin Cancer Screening
  • Vision Screening
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Practice locations

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28030 Old Village Rd
Mechanicsville, MD, 20659

301-884-4666
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Fax 301-884-5852

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Residency: Christiana Hospital (2005)

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2002)

Hospital affiliations

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Apr 19, 2026

    I really like the service provided and the advice given to keep on track with my health and suggestions to try.. Keep up the good work!

  • Apr 17, 2026

    Dr. Karen Bauer is Amazing!

  • Apr 3, 2026

    Doctor Bauer was extremely informative as she typically is. This is more informative and greatly appreciated concerning information as we transition to our retired/medicare phase.