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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • Women's Health Associates 2400 Hospital Dr Ste 240, Bossier, LA 71111
  • (318) 334-6031

Brief Intro

Karen Berken, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Women’s Health Associates in Bossier City and part of the Willis-Knighton Physician Network. She values a strong connection with her patients as she assists mothers as they give birth to their children. Dr. Berken understands the privilege of pregnancy and childbirth and she appreciates the opportunity to share it with her patients. 

Originally from New Orleans, Dr. Berken earned a Bachelor of Science degree at University of Notre Dame. She moved to Shreveport to get a medical degree at LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology. Her training includes high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including da Vinci robotic surgery. Her patients also have access to BOTOX injections.

Dr. Berken’s best friend is her husband, David, and together they have a daughter. She enjoys quality time with her family and friends. In her spare time, she can be found spending time outdoors and traveling, or at home cooking healthy foods.     
 

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - 2018

INTERNSHIP

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - 2015

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - 2014

Location & Hours

  • Women's Health Associates
  • 2400 Hospital Dr Ste 240, Bossier, LA 71111
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Conditions Addressed

  • Acid Reflux
  • Anemia
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Abscess
  • Anal Fissure
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Boil
  • Hemolytic Anemia
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Adenomyosis
  • Anxiety
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Procedures Performed

  • Cesarean Section (C-Section)
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • Advanced laparoscopic surgery
  • Abscess Incision and Drainage
  • Cystectomy
  • Cystoscopy
  • Birth Control
  • Colposcopy
  • Biopsy
  • Breast Exam
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Medicaid
  • APWU
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Priority Health
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Meritain Health
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • HFN
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Assurant Health
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Peoples Health
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  • Cancer 15
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 26
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 24
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 25
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 9
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 23
  • Psychiatry 69
  • Geriatrics 23
  • Rehabilitation 50
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Long Term Care 23
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 12