Karin Groenewegen was born in the Netherlands and, after finishing high school, went to live in the USA for a year. After returning to the Netherlands, she went to Utrecht to study medicine. During this study, she completed several medical internships in Canada and Zimbabwe. After graduating, she first worked for a year in the "internal medicine" department of a Dutch hospital. After that, she worked for a year in a rehabilitation clinic for patients with lung diseases. It was here that she decided to become a pulmonologist.
Karin trained as a pulmonologist at Maastricht University Hospital. During this time, Karin also carried out scientific research and published scientific articles. After completing her training as a pulmonologist, she obtained her doctorate in 2008 under the supervision of Prof. Dr. E.F.M. Wouters. The subject of her doctorate was "Acute exacerbations of COPD".
After that, she worked for 1 year as a lung specialist in the northern Netherlands in the city of Groningen, then started at Deventer Hospital. There, she worked for 15 years as part of a team of 6 pulmonologists. During these 15 years, Karin practiced as a pulmonologist in all fields.
At the end of this period, it was the right time for Karin and her husband to embark on a new adventure. They decided to live and work in their beloved France, a country for which Karin had lost her heart since childhood.
In November 2023, Karin started work as a private lung specialist at the Clinique Bonnefon in Alès. Initially, of course, it was a major transition because of the different language and culture. But now it's all starting to sink in. Karin has found her own place as a lung specialist in beautiful France. Karin loves French cuisine, good weather, swimming and, of course, her two adorable cats. Karin speaks French, English and Dutch.
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Because Dr. Karin Groenewegen has longer academic experience, has published scientific articles and holds a doctorate, she is authorized to work in France as a "Secteur 2" specialist. This means that fees may be slightly higher.
If you have supplementary insurance, these rates are often largely reimbursed by your supplementary insurance. What applies to you depends on your personal situation.
