
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults (ages 19 - 65)
- Geriatrics (>65)
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Kara J. Markin
Kara Markin, MD, had an unusual path to becoming an internal medicine physician.
After completing her undergraduate degree, she worked for an expedition company in Chilean Patagonia. Markin became interested in search and rescue, so she returned to the U.S. and earned her emergency medical technician (EMT) certification – working in a hospital emergency room in the process.
"I wanted to know more about what happened to the patients and why, so I decided to pursue medical school," said Dr. Markin, who sees patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic. "It's something I found later in life as a second career, but I love what I do."
Dr. Markin especially enjoys women's health and is certified in Lifestyle Medicine using evidence-based lifestyle interventions to help prevent, treat and reverse chronic conditions. She believes in an approach to health care that's built on trust and collaboration.
"I think it's very important that we're two people working together toward the same outcome," she said. "I love the relationships that I get to make with patients. And I especially love it when there's something that we get to do together that helps them overcome an obstacle with their health and we see success."
Dr. Markin loves spending time outdoors with her husband and two children. The family enjoys hiking, camping and tending to their chickens and bees. Her hobbies also include CrossFit, running, reading and gardening.
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Locations
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - Regency
- 10060 Regency Circle, Omaha, NE 68114
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- phone: 402-354-1500
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of M, 2016
- Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine, 2013
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
Insurance
- Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna NHN
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Ambetter Health
- American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
- Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
- Coventry Workers' Compensation
- Elite Choice
- First Health
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
- Humana Full Access (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
- HumanaChoice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
- Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
- Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
- Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
- Medica Choice National (PPO)
- Medica Elevate
- Medica Insure
- Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
- Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
- Midlands Choice Network
- Midwest Alliance Network
- Molina IA Medicaid
- Molina IA Medicare Advantage
- Molina NE Medicaid
- Molina NE Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
- Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
- Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
- NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
- O'Hara Workers' Compensation
- Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
- United Healthcare Allsavers
- United Healthcare Core
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
- United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
- United Healthcare NE Medicaid
- United Healthcare Nexus ACO
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
- United Healthcare Surest
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage
- Wellmark Blue (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
- Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
- Wellpoint IA Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
268 ratings, 39 reviewsThe Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
I was referred to Dr. Markin several years ago. So fortunate that I was. She is the perfect example of an exceptional doctor. She cares, she listens and is very competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/28/2025
Dr. Markin is great! I appreciate her lifestyle medicine approach
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr Markin is thorough and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Markin is always wonderful about discussing any issues I am having and finding solutions for those issues or explaining how I can fix them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Markin listens and informs me of options. I like the way she writes notes for me and reviews everything before I leave.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
I love Dr. Markin. She is very patient, understanding, caring and a very loving person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Dr Markin was very thorough in her assessment and explanations of my health assessment. Within two hours of leaving my appointment she had messaged me with follow up answers to my questions. She is simply the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Markin is truly the best! Her care, compassion and knowledge set her apart from others. She listens and never makes me feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr Markin is the very best of the best!. I followed her from NE Medicine to Methodist. I always sing her praises when speaking about my PCP. She's everything you could possibly want in a relationship with your physician: highly intelligent, professional, kind, caring, she listens to you, she's very empathetic and ask my opinion in my decision-making process. She listens to my concerns and I never feel like she would push me to do something. I didn't want to do, as I have felt with other physicians. She is truly an angel amongst us. From the first day I met her I felt like I was blessed to have her as my physician and be in her care and I still feel that way. I cannot say enough good things about her. She is an outstanding human being and physician And Methodist is lucky to have her. Also, very importantly I never feel rushed during my visits to see her. She takes the time I need to discuss my health issues and allows me to ask questions and ensures I understand her answers to my questions. She even makes notes for me of important issues during our visits and gives me the notes. I keep these notes and bring them with me to my next appointment with her so I can track my progress. She always always goes above and beyond in her care for me. Again, I believe she has a God given ability to be such an exceptional physician and she is an Angel amongst us. I trust her implicitly as my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
One the best informative and caring and proactive Drs I've been to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Markin listens to me and knows my care preference and takes that into consideration when deciding on care protocol. She answers my questions and provides follow up in a timely manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr Markin is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr Markin is very personable and able to answer questions posed clearly. Definitely works with me to manage my health concerns, which are (thankfully) minor and manageable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
As I mentioned, Dr. Markin, is the best. Everyone wants to be her patient! Even Her staff and other physicians, I see For my heart issues hold her in very highest steam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Markin is the best doctor I have ever had. She is so attentive to my concerns, explains what the medical jargon means, is respectful, professional, and so pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Markin was wonderful as always! She truly is one of the best doctors of not the best I have ever had. She cares, makes you feel like she has all the time in the world to listen to your concerns, and makes sure there is a plan In place and you understand it before you leave.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr. Markin and staff are remarkable. They are an asset to your facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Markin is a very good, through Dr. We always discuss issues and possible treatments together. Its a back and forth on questions and answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Markin is an excellent physician who is always thoughtful and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr Markin is amazing. She listens and is attentive to my needs. She problem solves with me and explains all the components of my care plan. I'm incredibly thankful to have her be a part of my wellness journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Couldn't have asked for any better treatment/interaction with Dr. Markin!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Markin is excellent. Friendly, makes you feel at ease. She listens to your concerns and questions. She explains things in a manner that the patient can understand. She is a tremendous asset for the clinic and Methodist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr Markin always makes me feel a part of my healthcare and I always leave feeling better than when I arrived
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr Markin is incredible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Dr Kara Markin is an excellent Dr. Knowledgeable, kind and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Dr Markin is fantastic!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Every time I see Dr. Markin the experience is excellent! She is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
Dr. Markin really listens to me and recommends a treatment plan she knows I'll be comfortable with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
I followed Dr Markin from Medical Center & think she is very intelligent, kind, caring & research's all results from different institutions & online . Very very thorough & encouraging to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Love Dr Markin.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Thank you Dr . Markin for your care and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Love Dr Markin
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Kara Markin is remarkable - caring, loving, and wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
I couldn't be more pleased with Dr Markin!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Dr Markin is a treasure to the medical profession!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr Markin is the best listener and asks questions that have true meaning and show her caring nature.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Excellent care with DR Markin and team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
If I could give Dr. Markin a 10 out of 5 scale, I would. I don't drive 100 miles to her for no reason. When we moved away from the immediate Omaha area, I could not imagine leaving her care...so I didn't. When she left her former practice, I was devastated, until I found that she had moved to Methodist and I was able to return to her care. She is the absolute best primary care doc I've ever had.