Karla M. Criner, MD
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Karla M. Criner, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
UCLA Health Torrance Lomita Primary & Specialty Care |
3500 Lomita Boulevard, Suite 300 Torrance, CA 90505

About

Dr. Criner received a Doctorate in Medicine from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed internal medicine internship and residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She completed rheumatology fellowship at UCLA Medical Center. She graduated from the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists and is board certified by the American College of Rheumatology in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. 

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2019

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA School of Medicine: Rheumatology, 2021

Residency

Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 2019

Degree

MD, Temple University School of Medicine, 2016

Locations

UCLA Health Torrance Lomita Primary & Specialty Care

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Medical Services

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
46 total ratings | 31 reviews
5.0
The doctor explained my X-rays results thoroughly and answered all my questions. She took her time and ensured I understood everything. She was very professional, courteous, and clear.
5.0
Pleasant visit and great experience
5.0
Dr.Kriner is a very caring person. Very knowledgeable, great bedside manners.1
5.0
Very detailed and caring. Appreciate the time
5.0
Dr CRINER very thorough. Very knowledge ad caring. Makes me feel cared about