Dr. Karen Elizabeth Koehler, DDS MS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1376659250
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Dr. Karen Koehler is a board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience creating beautiful, healthy smiles for patients of all ages in Jacksonville. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Louisiana State University and completed advanced training through a three-year orthodontic residency and fellowship at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Koehler is known for her conservative approach to treatment—she prescribes only what's truly needed to get the best results—and has been named a "Top Orthodontist" by Jacksonville Magazine every year since 2012. She treats every patient with compassion and respect, taking time to understand your unique needs and goals before creating a custom treatment plan. Dr. Koehler also volunteers with the Jacksonville Cleft and Craniofacial Team to help children in need.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Louisiana State University
- Degree in Liberal Arts from DePauw University (summa cum laude)
- Three-year Orthodontic Residency with Master's Degree from University of North Carolina
- Freedland Advanced Dental Education Fellowship (UNC)
Board Certifications
- Certified Orthodontist
Credential: DDS MS
NPI registered: 08/22/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association of Northeast Florida
- Jacksonville Cleft and Craniofacial Team (volunteer)
Awards & Recognition
- Named 'Top Orthodontist' by Jacksonville Magazine since 2012
- Dean's Award from Louisiana State University
- President of C. Edmund Kells Honorary Society (LSU)
- Published in American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics for research with Dr. William Proffit
Beyond the Office
Volunteer on Jacksonville Cleft and Craniofacial Team
Dr. Zell is an engineer, dentist, and certified orthodontist
Holds degrees in both Chemical Engineering and Liberal Arts
Resides in Riverside/Avondale area of Jacksonville with her husband John and their English Mastiff named Abby
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