Mrs. Karen E Wood MD
Family Practitioner
3599 George Ii Hwy Southport NC, 28461About
Dr. Karen Wood is a family practitioner practicing in Southport, NC. Dr. Wood 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. Wood 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1994
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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