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Karen Scott, MD

Languages:

English

Specialties:

Pediatrics
Patient Rating
4.7 / 5 (83 Reviews)

Karen Hospodar Scott, MD, PhD, is a pediatrician at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque, Iowa. Dr. Scott offers complete care for children from birth through age 18 including the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness. She also provides comprehensive well-child services for the promotion of healthy growth and development and the prevention of disease. Dr. Scott received her medical degree and PhD from Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. She is board certified in pediatrics and neonatology and did her residency and fellowship at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. In her career, she has received the Community Service Award from Northwestern University Medical School and the Margaret Hostetter Fellow Research Award while at the University of Minnesota. In her free time, Dr. Scott enjoys tennis, biking, and hiking.

Pediatrics Department

Locations

Credentials

Medical School

Northwestern University - Medical School - 1996

Residency

Pediatrics, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1996 - 1999

Fellowship

Neonatology, University of Minnesota Medical School, 7/1999 - 6/2002

Hospital Affiliations

  • MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
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    Ratings and Reviews

    Distribution

    5
    4 Comments
    4
    1 Comments
    3
    0 Comments
    2
    0 Comments
    1
    1 Comments

    Question Rating Breakdown

    0.0
    "Seen By Provider In Timely Manner"
    4.7
    "Provider gave enough information "
    4.7
    "Provider Listened"
    0.0
    "Trust Provider With Care"
    0.0
    "Provider Knew Medical History"
    0.0
    "Knew what to do if questions"
    4.7
    "Provider Would Recommend"
    4.7
    "Providers Courtesy and Respect"

    What Patients Are Saying

    5 Stars
    May 01, 2026
    "Everyone was attentive to me and my baby. Excellent service."
    5 Stars
    January 08, 2026
    "She always makes it possible for to get in to see her and if there's something wrong with the child, she makes it a point of trying of really getting her in as soon as possible. She's always courteous, polite. She's real good with [REDACTED] and her siblings. And she's patient. She listens to anything that I have to say or anything I ask her and always leave there feeling really great about everything. She's a great doctor and I'd recommend her to anyone."
    5 Stars
    October 24, 2025
    "Dr. Karen Ska is always very pleasant and answers all of my questions and gets my children in for visits with appropriate time frames and has always been very helpful and is very good at what she does."
    1 Stars
    September 12, 2025
    "I did not have a good experience with dr Scott."
    4 Stars
    September 09, 2025
    "This provider was not very welcoming to my daughter and I, but I did like the ability to get into her very quickly, but think she could have done a better job in interacting with my child. Thank you."
    5 Stars
    August 13, 2025
    "Dr Scott is a great physician"
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