Pediatrics

Karen Diefenbach, M.D.

Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Karen A. Diefenbach, MD, FACS, is a pediatric surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where she serves as Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery and associate professor in the Division of Pediatric Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She primarily treats neonatal and pediatric patients with congenital anomalies, including tracheoesophageal fistulas, esophageal atresias, diaphragmatic hernias, intestinal atresia

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Surgery (ABMS)
Pediatric Surgery (ABMS)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (MD, 1996)
Residency: OSF St. Francis Medical Center (General Surgery)
Fellowship: Yale University School of Medicine (Pediatric Surgery)

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric SurgerySurgical Sports Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Musculoskeletal ConditionsConcussionACL & Ligament ReconstructionArthroscopic Surgery

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Charleston Area Medical Center
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Yale New Haven Hospital

Languages

English, Spanish, Chinese, French[2]

Conditions Dr. Diefenbach treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Diefenbach accept Aetna insurance?

Karen Diefenbach's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Diefenbach practice?

Karen Diefenbach practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Charleston Area Medical Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Yale New Haven Hospital.

What does Dr. Diefenbach specialize in?

Karen Diefenbach is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Surgery and Surgical Sports Medicine.

What is Dr. Diefenbach's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (MD, 1996); Residency: OSF St. Francis Medical Center (General Surgery); Fellowship: Yale University School of Medicine (Pediatric Surgery).