Karen Sierra, MD
Treatment & Services
- Adult Physical
- Challenges and Choices of Aging
- Diabetes - Care & Treatment
- Geriatric Assessment
- Management of Polypharmacy (Multiple Medications)
- Nerve Blocks
- Pain Control
- Pain Management
- Pre-Op for OUTSIDE surgeon
- Preventive Care
- Preventive Health
- Preventive Medicine
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Anxiety Disorder
- Arthritis
- Breast Pain
- Bursitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Debility
- Dementia
- Diabetes
- Diabetes - Care & Treatment
- Diabetes - Management
- Diabetes - Prevention
- Diabetes - Type 1
- Diabetes - Type 2
- Diabetes in the Elderly
- Ear Ache
- Fatigue
- Forgetfulness
- Functional Decline
- Functional Impairment
- Gait Dysfunction
- General Medicine Complaints
- Gout
- Heartburn
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Hypothyroidism
- Lymph Nodes - Armpit & Neck
- Memory Disorders
- Memory Impairment
- Memory Loss
- Nipple Discharge
- Osteoporosis
- Painful Joints
- Sinusitis
- Sinusitis - Acute
- Sinusitis - Chronic
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Warts
Insurance
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Appointed
2017
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Jackson Memorial Hospital
Geriatric Medicine
Miami,
FL USA
2017
Residency - Bella Vista Hospital
Family Medicine
Mayaguez,
PR
2016
Medical School - Universidad del Norte
Barranquilla,
2004
Certifications
- Family Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 8/2/2018, Dr. Sierra has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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68 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.4 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.7 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.6 |
10 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 23, 2018
Dr. Sierra and Nurse Gloria are amazing, caring, warm and eager to make me feel comfortable.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2018
Dr. Sierra will be my PCP. She is a very smart doctor and a good diagnostician. I've worked in health care for 30 years. I know 'em when I see 'em. Dr. Sierra is the real deal.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2018
Very satisfied with Dr. Sierra and Dr. Galindo
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2018
Dr. Sierra's nurse, Gloria, is excellent. She does a great job.
Reviewed on May 22, 2018
This was my first visit to Cleveland Clinic and this provider and I was very, very favorably impressed with the provider and the facility. I look forward to a continued relationship with the clinic.
Reviewed on May 22, 2018
No one notified me the physician was running 45 minutes behind. The notice was posted on the electronic board. Once in the exam room, the wait time to see the physician was less than 10 minutes.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2018
My original appointment was with another doctor, but she was out sick so the receptionist rescheduled me with Dr. Sierra for the same time and place. Very helpful and I liked Dr. Sierra a lot.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2018
Dr. Sierra is excellent. I feel really comfortable with her.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2018
she told me to see a pharmacist for answers! she did not want any involvement with my care!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2018
Dr. Sierra was very complete in all of the decisions we made for my health and care.