Dr. Karen Brainard, MD
Dr. Karen Brainard, MD is a family medicine physician in Bradenton, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1981. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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8614 State Road 70 E Ste 200 Bradenton, FL 34202Compare with other Family Medicine Physicians
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| 5 Star | 52% | 52% |
| 4 Star | 10% | 10% |
| 3 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 Star | 32% | 32% |
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Dr. Karen Brainard, MD is a family medicine physician in Bradenton, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1981. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreFamily Medicine
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Internship Hospital, 1984Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1981
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- Recipient of 40
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
65%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well11% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Brainard with our nearby Family Medicine Physicians at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital today at
(941) 500-9903.
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