Karen L Burnett, MDGeneral Surgery in Waco, TX

Karen L. Burnett, MD, is a board-certified, experienced general surgeon at Ascension Medical Group Providence General Surgery in Waco, Texas. Dr. Burnett provides surgical care to children and adults. She delivers advanced surgical treatments using minimally invasive and robotic-assisted technology to repair abdominal conditions and other injuries. Robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery may lead to a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and less scarring. Schedule a consultation to learn more.

Dr. Burnett starts by listening to better understand you and your concerns. Then, she works with you to create a surgical care plan that's right for you. As a general surgeon, Dr. Burnett performs many types of laparoscopic surgical procedures to treat appendicitis, colon and digestive tract disorders, gallbladder disease, hemorrhoids, hernias, lung disease, thyroid disorders, and more. She uses advanced ultrasound techniques during image-guided surgical procedures such as breast biopsy, lymph node dissection, and phlebectomy (removal of varicose veins). Dr. Burnett performs laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication to treat reflux (GERD) by tightening the sphincter muscle between the esophagus and the stomach. She also specializes in lung surgery to remove lung nodules and treat lung disease. From your first consultation to surgery and follow-up care, we'll connect you to specialists and the wound healing and rehabilitation services you may need.

Dr. Burnett is a dedicated to serving the Waco community. Beyond her surgical precision, she has built a reputation as a physician who truly cares, earning the deep trust and adoration of her patients by treating everyone like family.