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Karen Nead, M.D.

Karen Nead, M.D.

Medicine, Primary Care, Pediatrics

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About Me

Dr. Nead received her medical degree from the University of Rochester Medical School. She then completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and a fellowship in Pediatrics at the University of Rochester. She worked in Connecticut for three years, before returning to Rochester to work ...
Dr. Nead received her medical degree from the University of Rochester Medical School. She then completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and a fellowship in Pediatrics at the University of Rochester. She worked in Connecticut for three years, before returning to Rochester to work at Culver Medical Group.

She is an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Rochester. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Nead enjoys caring for multiple generations of family members. Her primary medical interests include preventive health care, pediatric obesity, nutrition education, and complementary medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys running, hiking, biking and spending time with her family

Certified Specialties

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Part-Time) - Department of Medicine, Primary Care Physicians (SMD)

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Part-Time) - Department of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Pediatrics, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2001 - 2003

Residency, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1998 - 2001

Internship, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1997 - 1998

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry. 1997

Awards

Lawrence A. Kohn Senior Teaching Fellow. 2012 - 2014

Howard A. Pearson, MD Teaching Award. 2004

BA, Cum Laude. 1992

Publications

Journal Articles

Overweight children and adolescents: a risk group for iron deficiency.

Nead KG, Halterman JS, Kaczorowski JM, Auinger P, Weitzman M

Pediatrics.. 2004 July 114 (1):104-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

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