Dr. Karen M Anderson MD
Family Practitioner
438 Student Health Center University Park PA, 16802About
Dr. Karen Anderson is a family practitioner practicing in University Park, PA. Dr. Anderson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Anderson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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