Dr. Karen Sue Phelps M.D.
Family Practitioner
300 W Hospital Rd Eisenhower Army Medi Augusta GA, 30905About
Dr. Karen Phelps is a family practitioner practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Phelps 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. Phelps 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
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1990
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1990
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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