Biography
Dr. Karen Blessey, a New Orleans native, graduated from medical school at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and completed her internal medicine residency training at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. In addition to her medical training, she holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond and a Master’s in Physical Chemistry from the University of Colorado.
Dr. Blessey practices internal medicine in uptown New Orleans at the Ochsner Baptist primary care clinic. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Blessey assists patients with preventative care and chronic disease management.
Education and Training
Graduate School
University of Colorado Boulder
Field of Study: Physical Chemistry
Medical School
LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
Field of Study: MD
Internship
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Residency
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
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Dr.Blessey is very professional and caring. She explains your plan of care. Listens to your concerns.
Dr. Blessey always takes time to listen to me about my health concerns, and together we try and resolve any health problems I may be experiencing.
Very professional, concerned and efficient
She fixed me right up.
Dr. Blessey gave me excellent care during my video chat. She is a superior doctor. She is very caring and reassuring . Grateful to have her as my doctor.
All wonderful
The nurse and Dr.Blessey very nice experience.
Dr. Blessey really cares and takes time to try to help you.
A good experience overall