Skip to content
Karen Nead, M.D.

Karen Nead, M.D.

Medicine , Primary Care , Pediatrics

5 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
Not Accepting New Patients

Locations

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

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics

Faculty Appointments

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

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 (USA). 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.

Ratings & Comments

At URMC, we believe that patients should be empowered to make the right decisions regarding their personal healthcare. To do so, transparency is critical. URMC partners with Press Ganey, to survey our patients about all aspects of their care experience. We are now putting this pertinent information at your fingertips by displaying star ratings for our providers along with anonymous patient comments on our website. This will help you make better-informed choices about how and with whom you seek care. Click here to learn more about the surveys used to generate this vital information. Learn more about our survey process.

Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

5.0 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr. Nead is ALWAYS interested in my care and well being. It's a pleasure to work with her because I know that she is invested in her profession and genuine with me as a patient.

Jun 13, 2024

5.0 stars

Everyone was nice & professional.

May 18, 2024

5.0 stars

My provider takes very good care of me! I really don't want to see anybody else but her she knows me inside and out. She's been my doctor over 20 years that should tell you something.

May 14, 2024

5.0 stars

She always treats me special!!and goes above and beyond her job!!!

May 14, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Nead is a rock star doctor!!!

May 04, 2024

5.0 stars

I've been coming to this office bout 40 years it's ok for me.

Mar 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Nead always shows concern & listen to me I appreciate her & respect her judgment for my health.

Mar 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Nead is a very knowledgeable and caring provider, and I feel strongly that she listens carefully to my concerns and takes them seriously. She is a wonderful provider and I've always had excellent experiences with her and the staff at Culver Medical Group.

Mar 28, 2024

5.0 stars

My provider is an excellent provider and she always listen to my concerns I would recommend her and she will always be my provider p

Mar 24, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Nead has always been excellent in every visit and concerns I have had about my health

Mar 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nead is always communicative. She takes the time to explain and give advice. I appreciate that she ALWAYS make me and my health important.

Mar 15, 2024

5.0

I cannot understate how grateful I am to Dr Nead for spending the time listening to my concerns and discussing each of them with me,

Mar 11, 2024

5.0

I appreciated that Dr. Nead allowed me to vent about things that happened during my hospital stay and took the time to explain how the new medications were impacting my health which provided me with context as to why I was not feeling good.

Mar 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Karen Nead is WONDERFUL.

Feb 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nead is amazing. I wish I could have her on speed dial. LOL. Thanks for all of your support. We appreciate you <3

Feb 09, 2024

5.0

Everything was good.

Dec 26, 2023

5.0

It's simple, she is an excellent doctor and every experience has been good.

Dec 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Nead always listens to my concerns, provides feedback & understanding.

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

The office always go above and beyond! To make sure my needs is met.

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

My doctor's excellent!!!

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

Always excellent, compassionate care

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

I am always treated exceptionally well at Culver Medical and Dr Nead. I have full confidence in her and the staff there. I think Dr Nead is an exceptional doctor.

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

Culver medical is a wonderful practice with caring staff. I have always been treated with care and respect.

Sep 12, 2023

5.0

Excellent provider. Can't say enough about how caring and thorough Dr. Nead is.

Sep 12, 2023

5.0

Always helpful and friendly

Aug 20, 2023

5.0

[...], everything went well.

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nead knows her work and awesome at it.

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nead is the absolute best.

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nead is an awesome doctor.

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Nead is a wonderful caring doctor always. I have confidence and trust in her care

Jul 09, 2023

5.0

Culver Medical Group is the best! Very organized, friendly, and helpful all of the time!!!

Jun 20, 2023

5.0

Deep caring and concern on the part of Dr. Nead, reassuring the patient but also making helpful suggestions.

May 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nead is Such a wonderful health care provider. She takes time to listen and is very attentive. I appreciate her so much.

May 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nead is FABULOUS.

Apr 24, 2023

5.0

All I can say is that Dr. Karen Nead is the best doctor that I have had while here in Rochester. If I were still in practice I would appreciate collaborating with her. Her heart is in the right place.

Mar 06, 2023

5.0

[...] The Culver Group has their act together. They are very timely, organized, and efficient. Everyone that I've ever dealt with is very personable while being professional!

Mar 06, 2023

5.0

Everything that I've ever needed has been addressed at Culver Medical Group.

Mar 06, 2023

5.0

All is good. [...]

Dec 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nead is AMAZING! I LOVE HER!

Dec 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nead has been my PCP for many years.She is very knowledgeable, considerate, and patient with concerns about my and family's health.

Sep 27, 2022

5.0

[...] The visit was excellent.

Jul 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nead, is a very caring doctor. She is very attentive and responsive when you send out MyChart messages. If she does answer, she will have a nurse call or send a message through My Chart..

Jul 21, 2022

5.0

[...] Care was excellent and thorough.

Jul 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Nead is always caring, concerned and provides helpful information!

Jul 03, 2022

5.0

I would like to save my provider Dr Karen need is an excellent doctor and I will recommend her to anybody cover medical group is a excellent medical group and the doctors there are perfect so I will continue seeing Dr need until I can't see her no more she's the best doctor I ever had and she should have some kind of recognition cuz she's a very good doctor thank you and have a blessed day

Apr 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nead is always very thorough. I appreciate the time she spends and her attentiveness.

Mar 23, 2022

5.0

I am very satisfied with the way y'all run cover medical group just keep continue doing the excellent work that you guys do especially Dr Karen need she's a very good doctor and she's very good with her patients and she does need to have recognition

Feb 13, 2022