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Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecologic Oncology
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1997)
5700 Harper Drive Northeast Suite 410
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD is a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM specializing in gynecologic oncology. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health and SOUTHWEST WOMEN'S ONCOLOGY INC.

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Office Locations

CHRISTUS Health

5700 Harper Drive Northeast Suite 410
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 843-7813
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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"It would mean changing entire protocols, and admitting we can do a better job," said Karen Finkelstein, an ACOG member and leader of the medical team at Southwest Women's Oncology in Albuquerque,...”—"The debate over umbilical cord screenings and stillbirths", Salon, July 2021
“Ampuero's former partner, Dr. Karen Finkelstein, reported him to the Medical Board after learning that an employee at Southwest Gynecologic Oncology Associates had been having an affair with Ampuero.”—"Gynecological oncologist disciplined, must learn boundaries", Albuquerque Journal , February 2016
“He contends his former partner, Dr. Karen Finkelstein, and the practice, Southwest Gynecologic Oncology Associates, are using his "indiscretion and misfortune" with the employee to publicly...”—"Gynecologist: Affair is ruse to take practice", Albuquerque Journal , October 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy
breast exam
gynecologic procedures
intravenous infusion therapy
intravenous chemotherapy
minimally invasive procedures
Pap screening
pelvic exam
port flush
preventive care
total laparoscopic hysterectomy

By Affordability:

cervical cancer screening
cytology
gynecologic cytology
gynecologic pathology
hysterectomy
intravenous infusion therapy
intravenous infusion
laparoscopic hysterectomy
laparoscopic surgery
Pap screening
Pap test
total hysterectomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Mexico, Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, breast exam, gynecologic procedures, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, minimally invasive procedures, Pap screening, pelvic exam, port flush, preventive care, and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for cervical cancer screening, cytology, gynecologic cytology, gynecologic pathology, hysterectomy (uterus removal), intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic surgery, Pap screening, Pap test, and total hysterectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 175
chemotherapy 175
doctor visit 413
gynecologic procedures 18
hospital care 43
inpatient care 43
minimally invasive procedures 193
port flush 94

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 211
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 149
Black 0
Hispanic 34
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 16
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 259
chemotherapy 259
doctor visit 458
gynecologic procedures 33
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18
minimally invasive procedures 292
port flush 50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 223
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 149
Black 0
Hispanic 36
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 16
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 317
chemotherapy 317
doctor visit 709
gynecologic procedures 26
hospital care 20
inpatient care 20
minimally invasive procedures 343
port flush 67

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 698
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 452
Black 0
Hispanic 126
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 84
Age
From 65 to 74 376
From 75 to 84 168
85 and over 40
Less than 65 114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 425
chemotherapy 425
diagnostic procedures 12
dissection 13
doctor visit 1075
excision 13
gynecologic procedures 48
hospital care 117
inpatient care 117
lymph node procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 474
pelvic surgery 13
port flush 44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 416
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 261
Black 0
Hispanic 80
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 50
Age
From 65 to 74 250
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 17
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 26
Dementia 4
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 462
chemotherapy 462
diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 1157
gynecologic procedures 56
hospital care 136
inpatient care 136
minimally invasive procedures 505
port flush 80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 469
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 301
Black 0
Hispanic 83
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 64
Age
From 65 to 74 267
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 25
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 26
Dementia 4
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 386
chemotherapy 386
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 780
gynecologic procedures 28
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17
minimally invasive procedures 403
port flush 62

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 384
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 255
Black 0
Hispanic 68
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 50
Age
From 65 to 74 227
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 22
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 29
Dementia 3
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 330
chemotherapy 330
doctor visit 923
gynecologic procedures 24
hospital care 44
inpatient care 44
minimally invasive procedures 354
port flush 54

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 432
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 295
Black 0
Hispanic 75
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 51
Age
From 65 to 74 249
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 22
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 28
Dementia 4
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 392
breast exam 24
chemotherapy 392
cytology 16
diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 877
gynecologic pathology 16
gynecologic procedures 69
minimally invasive procedures 426
port flush 55
preventive care 16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 395
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 276
Black 0
Hispanic 61
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 45
Age
From 65 to 74 241
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 21
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 264
breast exam 28
chemotherapy 264
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 768
gynecologic procedures 79
minimally invasive procedures 303
port flush 78

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 411
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 282
Black 0
Hispanic 74
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 41
Age
From 65 to 74 246
From 75 to 84 112
85 and over 20
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 266
breast exam 16
chemotherapy 266
cytology 21
diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 725
gynecologic pathology 21
gynecologic procedures 64
minimally invasive procedures 298
port flush 60
preventive care 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 295
Black 0
Hispanic 71
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 35
Age
From 65 to 74 233
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 17
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 186
breast exam 25
chemotherapy 186
cytology 24
doctor visit 761
gynecologic pathology 24
gynecologic procedures 60
minimally invasive procedures 221
port flush 25
preventive care 24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 311
Black 0
Hispanic 75
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 26
Age
From 65 to 74 245
From 75 to 84 134
85 and over 17
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Albuquerque, NM were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and inpatient care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 314
breast exam 23
chemotherapy 314
cytology 20
diagnostic procedures 12
dissection 13
doctor visit 786
excision 13
gynecologic pathology 20
gynecologic procedures 45
hospital care 56
inpatient care 56
lymph node procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 346
pelvic surgery 13
preventive care 20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 330
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 275
Native American / Alaskan Native 40
Hispanic 71
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 104
85 and over 21
Less than 65 47
65 to 74 234

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Cancer 22
Dementia 2

Education & Training

Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is certified by the Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health
SOUTHWEST WOMEN'S ONCOLOGY INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $6,105 Da Vinci Surgical System
$6,105
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $2,548 LYNPARZA
$2,408 		SEROQUEL XR
$68 		FASLODEX
$41
$31
Genentech USA, Inc. $735 Avastin
$504 		Phesgo
$154 		Perjeta
$59
$18
Clovis Oncology, Inc. $465 Rubraca
$443
$22
Amgen Inc. $275 NEUPOGEN
$143 		Neulasta
$131
Other $2,097 ZEJULA
$305 		TISSEEL
$185 		TIVDAK
$147 		KEYTRUDA
$143 		FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID
$134 		Other
$1,182
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $6,671
Education $4,036
Travel and Lodging $1,400
Gift $118

Research Payments

Dr. Karen Ann Finkelstein, MD has received 26 research payments totaling $178,486.

Biography

Dr. Karen Finkelstein practices gynecologic oncology. She is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Finkelstein is professionally affiliated with CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. She attended medical school at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.

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