Jefferson University Hospitals

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Karen A. Chojnacki, MD

Karen A Chojnacki MD

Jefferson Health Provider Jefferson University Physician

Academic Title

Professor
 Francis E. Rosato Professor of Surgery
Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
Director, Division of General Surgery
Program Director, General Surgery Residency

Specialties

General Surgery
General Surgery > Minimally Invasive General Surgery

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Overview

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Education & Fellowships

  • University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Medical School
  • Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
  • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
  • Fellowship: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Years in Practice

22

Board Certification

  • Surgery

Hospital Affiliation

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Jefferson Methodist Hospital

Insurances Accepted

Jefferson physicians accept most health insurance plans, including those listed below. However, plan acceptance may vary by practice and may be subject to change. If you have questions about whether a specific physician accepts your insurance, please contact your insurance company.

  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna HMO, PPO POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna PA Employee Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF)
  • Allwell from PA Health & Wellness Health Plan
  • Ambetter
  • Amer Assoc Retired Persons (AARP)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Comprehensive
  • AmeriHealth HMO
  • AmeriHealth Major Medical
  • AmeriHealth Personal Choice
  • Amerihealth Caritas
  • BC BS Special Care
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Delaware
  • Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Clover Health Plan
  • Consumer Health Network PPO
  • CorVel
  • Coventry/Health America
  • Devon
  • Evolutions (Guardian Resources)
  • Federal BCBS
  • First Health Network
  • Galaxy
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health America PPO
  • Health Management Network PPO
  • Health Partners Medicaid
  • Health Partners Medicare
  • Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Horizon HMO
  • HumanaChoicePPO,Medicare,GoldPlusHMO
  • Intergroup Preferred
  • Keystone 65 HMO
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First VIP Choice
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Medicaid of PA
  • Medicare
  • Mercy LIFE
  • Multiplan INC.
  • Oxford of PA
  • PA Health & Wellness Community Health Choice (CHC) Health Plan
  • Personal Choice (GPPPN)
  • Personal Choice 65
  • Prime Health Services, Inc.
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Qualcare
  • UPMC HMO,PPO ReadingHspEmpONLY
  • UPMC Medicare HMO
  • US Family Health Plan
  • United AARP Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare
  • Workers Comp

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Personal Statement

I specialize in the surgical treatment of esophageal and gastrointestinal disorders including GERD, achalasia, esophageal cancer, and gastric cancer. I have advanced training in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery. I also perform many general surgery procedures including cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) and hernia repair (hiatal, inguinal, paraesophageal and ventral).

Awards

Dean's Award for Faculty Mentoring 2019
Francis E. Rosato Teaching Award 2012, 2005
Outstanding Clinician Award 2013
Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2011

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Locations

1100 Walnut Street
Floor 5
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 955-8666
Fax: (215) 503-8505
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Contact Us

New or returning patients can complete our secure, online appointment request form. A representative from Jefferson will contact you by email to confirm your appointment.

Request an Appointment

If you'd rather speak with a JEFF NOW® representative, click 1-800-JEFFNOW below. You will then be prompted to enter your phone number.

Call 1-800-JEFFNOW