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Karen Nead, M.D.
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About Me
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
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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Patient Comments
Dr. Nead did a great job of listening to my concerns, explaining things, and answering questions.
Jul 25, 2024
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
Everyone was nice & professional.
May 18, 2024
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
She always treats me special!!and goes above and beyond her job!!!
May 14, 2024
Dr. Nead is a rock star doctor!!!
May 04, 2024
I've been coming to this office bout 40 years it's ok for me.
Mar 28, 2024
Dr. Nead always shows concern & listen to me I appreciate her & respect her judgment for my health.
Mar 28, 2024
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
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
Dr Nead has always been excellent in every visit and concerns I have had about my health
Mar 17, 2024
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
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
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
Dr. Karen Nead is WONDERFUL.
Feb 11, 2024
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
Everything was good.
Dec 26, 2023
It's simple, she is an excellent doctor and every experience has been good.
Dec 19, 2023
Dr Nead always listens to my concerns, provides feedback & understanding.
Dec 08, 2023
The office always go above and beyond! To make sure my needs is met.
Dec 06, 2023
My doctor's excellent!!!
Dec 06, 2023
Always excellent, compassionate care
Dec 06, 2023
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
Culver medical is a wonderful practice with caring staff. I have always been treated with care and respect.
Sep 12, 2023
Excellent provider. Can't say enough about how caring and thorough Dr. Nead is.
Sep 12, 2023
Always helpful and friendly
Aug 20, 2023
[...], everything went well.
Jul 26, 2023
Dr. Nead knows her work and awesome at it.
Jul 26, 2023
Dr. Nead is the absolute best.
Jul 26, 2023
Dr. Nead is an awesome doctor.
Jul 26, 2023
Dr Nead is a wonderful caring doctor always. I have confidence and trust in her care
Jul 09, 2023
Culver Medical Group is the best! Very organized, friendly, and helpful all of the time!!!
Jun 20, 2023
Deep caring and concern on the part of Dr. Nead, reassuring the patient but also making helpful suggestions.
May 15, 2023
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
Dr. Nead is FABULOUS.
Apr 24, 2023
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
[...] 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
Everything that I've ever needed has been addressed at Culver Medical Group.
Mar 06, 2023
All is good. [...]
Dec 09, 2022
Dr. Nead is AMAZING! I LOVE HER!
Dec 09, 2022
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
[...] The visit was excellent.
Jul 28, 2022
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
[...] Care was excellent and thorough.
Jul 10, 2022
Dr Nead is always caring, concerned and provides helpful information!
Jul 03, 2022
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
Dr. Nead is always very thorough. I appreciate the time she spends and her attentiveness.
Mar 23, 2022
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