Never looked back!
from Dorothea in PA • January 18, 2024
My way over the years is to pick all medical professionals by recommendation. So that is the path that led me to Doctor Karen Gardner. I have never looked back! She is the best there is.
Primary Care That Makes You Primary
Karen Gardner, DO
Internal Medicine
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Residency
Lankenau Hospital
Wynnewood, PA
Internal Medicine 1994-1997
Internship
Kennedy Memorial Hospital, University Medical Center
Stratford, NJ
1993-1994
Medical School
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine
Stratford, NJ
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 1993
Undergraduate
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition and Dietetics 1983
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Lankenau Medical Center
Partner/Physician, Clarke & Gardner Internal Medicine Associates 2000-present
American College of Physicians
American Osteopathic Association
American Dietetic Association
The Tower Society, Leigh University
Program Founders of the Gardner Health and Wellness Initiative, Chapen Haven Schleifer Center New Haven Connecticut
Schereyer Honors College at Penn State Parents Board 2017-2019
Pennsylvania
Biking, Classical Music, Gardening, Reading
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
Quarterly
$450.00 every 3 months*
Semi-Annual
$900.00 every 6 months*
Annual
$1,800.00 each year*
Meet Karen Gardner, DO
Several years ago, I changed careers, leaving a job as a hospital clinical dietitian to take the road to become a primary care physician. I did this to expand the tools available to me to help patients as they work toward getting healthier. It was the best decision for me, as I believe a better course for assisting with chronic diseases is to coach patients on prevention in the first place.
I aim to help patients pursue better health by counseling them on lifestyle modifications and evidence-based treatment options. I believe that the model under which most traditional doctors operate does not allow for more focus on preventive care. To me, the number of patients my peers see each day, and the way medical insurance is typically structured do not seem to allow enough time to deliver the more personalized care that I believe patients deserve. The MDVIP model allows me to spend more time with my patients without time constraints as usually experienced in traditional practices. Also, the annual MDVIP Wellness Program includes advanced screenings and tests that are not offered in most traditional primary care practices, and those services help to identify risk factors.
As a well-established MDVIP-affiliated physician, I have more time and focused energy aimed at helping you pursue improvements to your health and your life. I invite you to stop by and learn about my practice and how it can help you and members of your family.
I aim to help patients pursue better health by counseling them on lifestyle modifications and evidence-based treatment options. I believe that the model under which most traditional doctors operate does not allow for more focus on preventive care. To me, the number of patients my peers see each day, and the way medical insurance is typically structured do not seem to allow enough time to deliver the more personalized care that I believe patients deserve. The MDVIP model allows me to spend more time with my patients without time constraints as usually experienced in traditional practices. Also, the annual MDVIP Wellness Program includes advanced screenings and tests that are not offered in most traditional primary care practices, and those services help to identify risk factors.
As a well-established MDVIP-affiliated physician, I have more time and focused energy aimed at helping you pursue improvements to your health and your life. I invite you to stop by and learn about my practice and how it can help you and members of your family.
Get Started Today
Fill out the form to join now, receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Gardner.
Primary Care That Makes You Primary
A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle
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Benefits of joining Dr. Gardner's practice with MDVIP
MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Gardner quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Gardner by phone or text after-hours, and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Gardner when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.
Quarterly
$450.00 every 3 months*
Semi-Annual
$900.00 every 6 months*
Annual
$1,800.00 each year*
Get Started Today
Fill out the form to join now, receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Gardner.
Reviews from around the web
Testimonials from patients of Karen Gardner, DO
The Greatest Doctor Ever!
from Darlene in PA • January 18, 2024
Dr. Gardner has been my doctor since I moved to Philadelphia, about 24 years. Immediately when meeting her for my first appointment, I felt connected to her and felt she was interested in me. Not your usual half-listen to the patient and diagnose the problem. A real genuine, what do you the patient feel is the problem - what are you experiencing, and what can we do to work on this issue. That Read more...
The best I have ever had
from Billie Pat in CO • February 10, 2022
My dr Dr. Terry Gipson has always been there. He lets you talk and he listens. He is very interested in how you are doing. Almost 80 dr. Gipson has been my dr. Since before I retired. I could not go any where else. So thank you Dr. Gipson for always being there. Getting ready to do hip surgery with another dr. But will get physical from dr. Gipson. Always involved with you and your needs. Please Read more...
We are grateful for Dr. Karen Gardener
from Frances in PA • March 17, 2020
My family and I are fortunate to have Dr. Karen Gardener as our family physician. She is exceptionally caring and insightful.
After my recent surgery, Doctor promptly assessed a post-operative infection and quickly addressed my need. She is
sensitive to the variety of needs in our family and meets each of us 'where we are'. We appreciate that
Dr. Gardener is Read more...
After my recent surgery, Doctor promptly assessed a post-operative infection and quickly addressed my need. She is
sensitive to the variety of needs in our family and meets each of us 'where we are'. We appreciate that
Dr. Gardener is Read more...
Hospital closing, losing job
from Jane in PA • March 13, 2020
I was the Lab Director at Hahnemann University hospital, a 459 bed, level 1 trauma center in Phila, when they announced last June 2019 that they would be closing in August 2019.
I have work FT for over 40yrs, and needed a FT job immediately. I also had a staff of over 135 medical technologist, that also needed jobs.
Dr Gardner called me immediately after hear the news. She started looking for Read more...
The Office of Karen Gardner, DO
Locations & Hours
Hours
| Mon | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:15 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.
Quarterly
$450.00 every 3 months*
Semi-Annual
$900.00 every 6 months*
Annual
$1,800.00 each year*
Get Started Today
Fill out the form to join now, receive more information, or schedule a meeting with Dr. Gardner.
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