Karen S. Lapesarde, M.D., an accomplished Women’s Health provider, received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where she was honored with the Benjamin Tenney Prize in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California, earning Bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences and Spanish language, with a membership in Alpha Epsilon Delta and the National Spanish Language Honor Society.
Karen S. Lapesarde, M.D., an accomplished Women’s Health provider, received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where she was honored with the Benjamin Tenney Prize in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California, earning Bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences and Spanish language, with a membership in Alpha Epsilon Delta and the National Spanish Language Honor Society.
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She was so nice and so thorough. She even was able to help me with medical issues I’ve been having. Great demeanor. CHC is lucky to have her!! 100/10 😃🌟
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
No me gusto la hacitencia aprte no dejo expresarme de lo que yo siento y me senti ofendida
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Big and awesome help from the doctors and nurses assisting thanks 😊
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Where do I even begin?! This was the worst experience I have ever had with a nurse practitioner. Karen left me on the exam table waiting one full hour for my appointment. I heard her discussing with another person about a patient outside of my exam room for the entire hour that I was waiting. Karen finally entered the room without knocking and introducing herself and proceeded to do an exam, but did not explain to me what type of exam she was about to perform. She did not seem to be paying attention to what she was doing. Seemed disengaged the whole 10 minutes of my exam. She did not seem to care about my well-being. She didn’t talk to me at all about the pregnancy. She was asking me about my family member. Karen and her assistant made the situation very awkward and I felt uneasy the entire time I was in there. I will not go back to this office for medical care.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Lapersade is pleasant, friendly, and efficient.
I plan on keeping Dr Lapersade as my Ob/Gen.
For those who left unhappy reviews about a long wait time, remember that Drs never know what's awaiting them in the exam room prior to your appointment.
If a woman has a complex issue, know that she is being cared for. When it's our turn to need extra time in the exam room we will be the reason other women have to wait.
Allow extra time for your appointment just in case.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
She was really rude to her medical assistant it got really awkward in the room and she was not interested in what I had to tell her she seemed she just wanted to get my appointment over with
(1 month ago)
May-2026
I didn’t even get to meet with Karen. She should be held accountable if she is out of the office and not communicating with employees that she will be in
(3 months ago)
Mar-2026
Excelente doctora y muy amable...
(5 months ago)
Jan-2026
Very rude and doesn’t respect your decisions.
(8 months ago)
Nov-2025
I wouldn’t even give her one star if I had the option. HORRIBLE care.
(8 months ago)
Oct-2025
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Santa Maria – Arbor Women’s Health
1418 E Main Street Suite 210 Santa Maria, CA 93454
Karen S. Lapesarde, M.D., an accomplished Women’s Health provider, received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where she was honored with the Benjamin Tenney Prize in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California, earning Bachelor’s degrees in Biological Sciences and Spanish language, with a membership in Alpha Epsilon Delta and the National Spanish Language Honor Society.
With over 20 years of dedicated service, Dr. Lapesarde is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has made significant contributions to women’s healthcare at Cedar Sinai’s prestigious Good Samaritan Hospital.
Dr. Lapesarde’s unwavering commitment to women’s health has solidified her reputation as a respected and invaluable care provider. CHC is honored to have her join us in caring for the women of the Central Coast communities.
She was so nice and so thorough. She even was able to help me with medical issues I’ve been having. Great demeanor. CHC is lucky to have her!! 100/10 😃🌟
No me gusto la hacitencia aprte no dejo expresarme de lo que yo siento y me senti ofendida
Big and awesome help from the doctors and nurses assisting thanks 😊
Where do I even begin?! This was the worst experience I have ever had with a nurse practitioner. Karen left me on the exam table waiting one full hour for my appointment. I heard her discussing with another person about a patient outside of my exam room for the entire hour that I was waiting. Karen finally entered the room without knocking and introducing herself and proceeded to do an exam, but did not explain to me what type of exam she was about to perform. She did not seem to be paying attention to what she was doing. Seemed disengaged the whole 10 minutes of my exam. She did not seem to care about my well-being. She didn’t talk to me at all about the pregnancy. She was asking me about my family member. Karen and her assistant made the situation very awkward and I felt uneasy the entire time I was in there. I will not go back to this office for medical care.
Dr. Lapersade is pleasant, friendly, and efficient. I plan on keeping Dr Lapersade as my Ob/Gen. For those who left unhappy reviews about a long wait time, remember that Drs never know what's awaiting them in the exam room prior to your appointment. If a woman has a complex issue, know that she is being cared for. When it's our turn to need extra time in the exam room we will be the reason other women have to wait. Allow extra time for your appointment just in case.
She was really rude to her medical assistant it got really awkward in the room and she was not interested in what I had to tell her she seemed she just wanted to get my appointment over with
I didn’t even get to meet with Karen. She should be held accountable if she is out of the office and not communicating with employees that she will be in
Excelente doctora y muy amable...
Very rude and doesn’t respect your decisions.
I wouldn’t even give her one star if I had the option. HORRIBLE care.