An internist in Rochester, NY, Dr. Karen Mead is skilled at diagnosing & treating a large array of ailments & disorders in adults.
Yes, Dr. Karen E. Mead is accepting new patients at this office.
(585) 273-3637
601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642-0002
Dr. Karen Mead graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1981.
Dr. Mead has three offices in New York where she specializes in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Neurology and Palliative Care.
Dr. Mead works with one hundred and ninety-four doctors including Dr. Kanakadurga Poduri and Dr. Safinaz Ozcan.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Mead specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Mead also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Dr. Mead is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Mead is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Abnormalities of the crucial areas of the nervous system can sometimes cause neurological complications. Dr. Karen Mead addresses these conditions by conducting tests, scans and arriving at a diagnosis. The diagnosis is needed to come up with a treatment plan for a patient, which can include medication management, special therapies, and lifestyle changes.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Mead, but only those who participate in Medicare.