Dr. Karen Herbst, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
25+ years of experience
Dr. Karen Herbst, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush University in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Health-Clermont Hospital and Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. She is accepting new patients.
4.1 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (31 reviews)
Practice
6365 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 200 Tucson, AZ 85715Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Herbst is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.
At a Glance
- Area of ExpertiseDr. Herbst specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. Herbst's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Herbst
4.1
31 ratings, 16 with a written review
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| 1 star | 23% | 23% |
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Best doctor I ever had.
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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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Trevor – Mar 06, 2024
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My first impression of Dr Herbs’t when meeting her in her office is she was so kind and very easy to talk to.
Dr Karen Herbst’s is extremely knowledgeable in her field and cares about her patient’s. It was a pleasure meeting her and would highly recommend her to future patients.
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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Della Davis – Nov 12, 2023
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I am a rehabilitation therapist who contacted Dr. Herbst regarding a mutual patient. She is one of the most caring compassionate physicians I’ve spoken to in a long time. I highly recommend her just based off of the knowledge she displayed and her amazing character. Wishing everybody the best of luck in their healing, and I hope that this review helps you make a good choice.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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ShechterCare – Dec 01, 2021
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Telemedicine visit in March.
Worst decesion of my life.
I have been in extreme pain for 6 months. Dr. Herbst never returned call. Will not take responsiblity. Office manager requested that I provide Dr. Herbst with a letter from physician that her recommendation caused severe
nerve pain. My doctors refused to get involved..doctors are not going to state another doctor caused harm... I can not take any medication for nerve pain because of side effects. Dr. Herbst did not bother to ask for
Previous medical records.
She did not see me and telemedicine visit was over the phone..not the internet
Unfortunately telehealth visits were allowed because of covid.
Unfortunately my visit was during the pandemic.
Terrible diagnostician.
2nd review
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Marianne DiBenedetto – Sep 15, 2021
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SHE IS GREAT, SMART, PERSONABLE AND TIMELY. YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE HER ONLY PATIENT. I AM CONCERNED THAT SHE IS RUNNING. SHE LEFT SAN DIEGO VA, UCLA, TUCSON AND NOW IN DURHAM. WHY ALL THE RUNNING?
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
3 others found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2020
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I flew to see Dr. Herbst from Oregon. What a refreshing experience with an extremely knowledgeable doctor who knows lipedema well!!
We have only 2 doctors in Oregon who know a wee bit about lipedema, the trip to get a proper diagnosis from a very kind and caring doctor was well worth the trip! I may not like what my diagnosis is but I now have the hope and knowledge of knowing how to best take care of myself. Thank you Dr. Herbst!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
5 others found this helpful
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Shari Fiksdal – Jul 30, 2019
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I was a patient in one of Dr. Herbst’s research studies. She performed a biopsy on me and later did liposuction on my body. I got infected by her procedures. I later found out that she did not use sterile procedures and did not even wash her hands before putting on sterile gloves. Please be careful about seeing this doctor. Like other women with lipedema I thought she was a saint. I fear for other women who go to her for biopsies. She is not properly trained to do biopsies and liposuction. She not only does not know how to do sterile procedures, but does not know how to properly suture the incision she made. I found out that she does not document harmful reactions to her clinical trials. Please be careful!
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
20 others found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2019
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She cares and is one of the world's most knowledgeable physicians in her area of specialty
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 08, 2019
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Excellent doctor! She is a world-renowned expert in fat and endocrine disorders. I see her yearly for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and lipodema. It can be hard to get an appointment with her, as she does research work as well, but she was the only doctor to offer up practical advice and acknowledgement of my rare fat disorder.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2019
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She is for the patient. Listens and explains things in our language
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
5 others found this helpful
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Casa Grande, AZ – Dec 04, 2018
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As a Nurse practitioner myself, I knew I had Dercums disease but was unable to get a diagnosis. I traveled to Arizona to see Dr. Herbst and was diagnosed immediately. Unfortunately, most doctors didn't want to follow her guidelines. Since I live in California, it was a struggle to get any doctor to help me. Dr. Herbst is at the top when it comes to knowledge and the newest treatment. We all know that their is no miracle pill. Dr. Herbst promises hope and experience. No one promises a cure.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
7 others found this helpful
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Tracey in Riverside, CA – Nov 02, 2018
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Dr. Herbst has been my Dercum’s Disease specialist for about 10 years now. She is knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate. She listens and truly does her best. She is a researcher as well. I like that she will initially try more natural medications/supplements before going straight to expensive pharmaceuticals. Because there is no hard fast cure for DD you have to be willing to adjust treatment plans. I have found a reasonable plan and have been able to manage my disease symptom better.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Feeling Froggy in CA – May 16, 2018
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I went to great amount of trouble & expense to fly to AZ to see Dr. Herbst after being on her waiting list for over a year, I was pushed off on her assistant--a student who could barely speak English. Saw dr, for small amt of time later but offered very little ideas. Promised RX wasn't given until month later after many phone calls to office & requests on her port. Med. didn't work & I ended up in the hospital for over 6 weeks. She is a joke.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2017
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I am grateful to Dr. Herbst for finally "officially" diagnosing me with Dercum's disease. However, her "miracle cure" of taking a medical food (pill) once a day and I would be back to working out and playing hockey was bogus. Vasculera is a medical food that is not covered by medical insurance companies and it says right on the packaging that any claims are not backed by the FDA. Well, that seems for good reason as it is not a cure or even an effective treatment for people with Dercums.
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
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2017
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I will never, ever, go back to this place! I was told by my regular provider that I am really type 1. They told me no, that I am type 2. I got a new endocrinologist who ordered GAD antibodies test. Yes, I am type 1 ... just as my regular provider indicated.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Phoenix, AZ – Mar 09, 2017
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Dr. Herbst is an endocrinologist who also specializes in adipose tissue disorders. After I'd seen a dozen physicians who could not identify my condition, I traveled across country for an appointment with Dr. Herbst. She immediately was able to identify my condition as a rare disease and provided explanations, recommendations, and answered all of my questions. She was knowledgeable, patient, compassionate, and caring.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Diane D in Burke, VA – Nov 08, 2016
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About Me
biography
Dr. Karen Herbst, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush University in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Health-Clermont...read moreEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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University Of Washington
Fellowship Hospital, 2002University Of Washington
Residency Hospital, 2000University Of Washington
Internship Hospital, 1997Rush University
Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Practice
Jules Place LLC6365 E Tanque Verde Rd Ste 200 Tucson, AZ 85715
Jaime S Schwartz M.D. P.C240 S La Cienega Blvd Ste 200 Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Office630 S Craycroft Rd Tucson, AZ 85711
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsCritical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
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