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Dr. Deborah Karp is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with sub specialty fellowship training in Female Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery/ Urogynecology. She provides comprehensive care to women of all ages with a focus on female pelvic health.
Having completed a 3-year fellowship in Urogynecology at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, Dr. Karp has expertise in caring for women with pelvic floor problems including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and bowel incontinence, postpartum pelvic issues, menopausal problems, voiding difficulties, defecatory and sexual dysfunction, and vaginal fistula to the surrounding pelvic organs. She has a full set of complementary skills to offer a range of non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options to patients.
She provides personalized, compassionate, and comprehensive care to patients with an emphasis on patient education and understanding pelvic health as it relates to childbirth and aging. She has a particular interest in childbirth related pelvic floor problems and has previously developed and overseen a Pelvic Health after Pregnancy Program in Atlanta, Georgia. She has been instrumental in developing surgical programs focused on surgical training and education in Gynecologic Robotic surgery.
Dr. Karp graduated from Dartmouth College cum laude and then earned her medical degree at The University of Chicago where she also did her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training. She then underwent a 3-year fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery/ Urogynecology at Cleveland Clinic in Florida.
She has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and has performed basic science and clinical research at several prestigious universities as well as the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. She is also the recipient of multiple awards for teaching and research including Excellence in Teaching Gynecologic Surgery at Emory University, and Best Urogynecologic Surgical Video and the Kurt Semm Award for Excellence in Laparoscopy from the Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), and Best Abstract for Clinical Research in Urogynecology from the International Urogynecology Association (IUGA). She has had a multitude of leadership positions within IUGA focusing on the dissemination of awareness and education in pelvic floor problems in women internationally. She has received numerous patient satisfaction awards from Press-Ganey and American Registry, Vitals.
Dr. Karp has a passion for travel and service. She has traveled to Guatemala on an annual basis to provide gynecologic surgical care to women in need, and has provided gynecologic teaching, medical, and surgical care to women all over Africa including in Ghana, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
Specialties
Urogynecology
Education & Training
University of Chicago School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology - FPRS
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
4.8
Based on 442 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.88
Listened to me carefully
4.85
Shared the right amount of information
4.75
Earned my trust
4.71
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Karp absolutely saved my life. She gave me hope that I didn't know was possible. I thought I was completely broken. I didn't know if I could be repaired. But she did it! I feel brand new! I got my life back!thanks you all so very much. God bless.
December 3, 2023
5
Lovely staff
December 2, 2023
5
FREE PARKING!!!
December 1, 2023
5
I found Dr. Karp to be very thorough, very interested, in my issues, very interested in helping me, She to took populace notes. I was thoroughly impressed, and I would highly recommend her to others.
December 1, 2023
5
The wait time to be seen by the doctor was very long. I was.. appointment at 9:45. I was not seen until 10:55, too long.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr.Karp is an amazing person ,great listener very gentle most of all she is my favorite Doctor i would recommend my family and friends to her .
November 29, 2023
5
Great experience, thank you.
November 29, 2023
5
The office really needs more space. It is cramped where they are now .
November 22, 2023
5
Very caring physician and staff. Would not hesitate to refer my friends to her.
November 22, 2023
5
I was nervous about the video but was quickly calmed by Dr . Karp and her explanation of the test results and her plan of treatment. She was very informative and answered all of my questions.
November 18, 2023
5
I appreciate the concern and expertise provided by each team member! Even while the schedule was full, each person took the proper amount of time to see that my needs were being taken care of.
November 18, 2023
5
The waiting time was about an hour and a half after my scheduled appointment time. That's the only thing that I would...see if they could improve on. Thank you.
November 18, 2023
5
Thank you Dr Karp! You were a great listener and explained my situation throughly. You also have a caring friendly staff. Ms Lilly definitely was very pleasant when I called early this morning.
November 16, 2023
5
Positive experience. Long wait time to get an appointment and see doctor.
November 16, 2023
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are all, from reception to medical practitioners, kind, caring, and professional. I have sent several of my friends to her and they all say the same thing. We are all amazed at the compassion shown by everyone in this practice, particularly in this time when many seem concerned only about me, myself, and I. Thank you all!
November 16, 2023
5
Dr. Karp is very knowledgeable in her field. I would recommend her to anyone needing help in that special area.
November 28, 2023
5
They need a bigger facility.
November 11, 2023
5
Everyone was very kind and helpful. My only concern was the office was freezing!!
November 11, 2023
5
The wait was very long. My appointment was at 9:30 and I didn't see the doctor until around 11:15.
November 10, 2023
5
Very thorough and informative. Answered all my questions. Staff was very friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
A very productive visit and very informative
November 9, 2023
5
This was my first time meeting Dr. Karp and her staff. Front desk and back office staff were very nice and helpful. Dr. Karp was very patient, methodical in her explanation, very knowledgeable and friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
It was great
October 29, 2023
5
Everyone was so nice and caring.
October 28, 2023
5
Everyone at Dr. Karp's and Dr. Karp herself are very professional, caring and friendly. I trust them with my care.
October 28, 2023
5
Dr. Karp & her staff are professional &I feel confident trusting them with my care.
October 25, 2023
5
Dr. Karp was very professional and precise. She gave me options that I could choose.
October 22, 2023
5
The staff was very gentle and comforting and explained everything. The Dr and NP were both awesome!
October 21, 2023
5
Dr Karp and entire staff are super. Thankful for their excellence, caring and care!
October 18, 2023
5
Everything was really great EXCEPT the waiting time was way too long. But had a wonderful doctor.
October 12, 2023
5
Dr. Karp absolutely saved my life. She gave me hope that I didn't know was possible. I thought I was completely broken. I didn't know if I could be repaired. But she did it! I feel brand new! I got my life back!thanks you all so very much. God bless.
December 3, 2023
5
Lovely staff
December 2, 2023
5
FREE PARKING!!!
December 1, 2023
5
I found Dr. Karp to be very thorough, very interested, in my issues, very interested in helping me, She to took populace notes. I was thoroughly impressed, and I would highly recommend her to others.
December 1, 2023
5
The wait time to be seen by the doctor was very long. I was.. appointment at 9:45. I was not seen until 10:55, too long.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr.Karp is an amazing person ,great listener very gentle most of all she is my favorite Doctor i would recommend my family and friends to her .
November 29, 2023
5
Great experience, thank you.
November 29, 2023
5
The office really needs more space. It is cramped where they are now .
November 22, 2023
5
Very caring physician and staff. Would not hesitate to refer my friends to her.
November 22, 2023
5
I was nervous about the video but was quickly calmed by Dr . Karp and her explanation of the test results and her plan of treatment. She was very informative and answered all of my questions.
November 18, 2023
5
I appreciate the concern and expertise provided by each team member! Even while the schedule was full, each person took the proper amount of time to see that my needs were being taken care of.
November 18, 2023
5
The waiting time was about an hour and a half after my scheduled appointment time. That's the only thing that I would...see if they could improve on. Thank you.
November 18, 2023
5
Thank you Dr Karp! You were a great listener and explained my situation throughly. You also have a caring friendly staff. Ms Lilly definitely was very pleasant when I called early this morning.
November 16, 2023
5
Positive experience. Long wait time to get an appointment and see doctor.
November 16, 2023
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are all, from reception to medical practitioners, kind, caring, and professional. I have sent several of my friends to her and they all say the same thing. We are all amazed at the compassion shown by everyone in this practice, particularly in this time when many seem concerned only about me, myself, and I. Thank you all!
November 16, 2023
5
Dr. Karp is very knowledgeable in her field. I would recommend her to anyone needing help in that special area.
November 28, 2023
5
They need a bigger facility.
November 11, 2023
5
Everyone was very kind and helpful. My only concern was the office was freezing!!
November 11, 2023
5
The wait was very long. My appointment was at 9:30 and I didn't see the doctor until around 11:15.
November 10, 2023
5
Very thorough and informative. Answered all my questions. Staff was very friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
A very productive visit and very informative
November 9, 2023
5
This was my first time meeting Dr. Karp and her staff. Front desk and back office staff were very nice and helpful. Dr. Karp was very patient, methodical in her explanation, very knowledgeable and friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
It was great
October 29, 2023
5
Everyone was so nice and caring.
October 28, 2023
5
Everyone at Dr. Karp's and Dr. Karp herself are very professional, caring and friendly. I trust them with my care.
October 28, 2023
5
Dr. Karp & her staff are professional &I feel confident trusting them with my care.
October 25, 2023
5
Dr. Karp was very professional and precise. She gave me options that I could choose.
October 22, 2023
5
The staff was very gentle and comforting and explained everything. The Dr and NP were both awesome!
October 21, 2023
5
Dr Karp and entire staff are super. Thankful for their excellence, caring and care!
October 18, 2023
5
Everything was really great EXCEPT the waiting time was way too long. But had a wonderful doctor.
October 12, 2023
5
Dr. Karp absolutely saved my life. She gave me hope that I didn't know was possible. I thought I was completely broken. I didn't know if I could be repaired. But she did it! I feel brand new! I got my life back!thanks you all so very much. God bless.
December 3, 2023
5
Lovely staff
December 2, 2023
5
FREE PARKING!!!
December 1, 2023
5
I found Dr. Karp to be very thorough, very interested, in my issues, very interested in helping me, She to took populace notes. I was thoroughly impressed, and I would highly recommend her to others.
December 1, 2023
5
The wait time to be seen by the doctor was very long. I was.. appointment at 9:45. I was not seen until 10:55, too long.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr.Karp is an amazing person ,great listener very gentle most of all she is my favorite Doctor i would recommend my family and friends to her .
November 29, 2023
5
Great experience, thank you.
November 29, 2023
5
The office really needs more space. It is cramped where they are now .
November 22, 2023
5
Very caring physician and staff. Would not hesitate to refer my friends to her.
November 22, 2023
5
I was nervous about the video but was quickly calmed by Dr . Karp and her explanation of the test results and her plan of treatment. She was very informative and answered all of my questions.
November 18, 2023
5
I appreciate the concern and expertise provided by each team member! Even while the schedule was full, each person took the proper amount of time to see that my needs were being taken care of.
November 18, 2023
5
The waiting time was about an hour and a half after my scheduled appointment time. That's the only thing that I would...see if they could improve on. Thank you.
November 18, 2023
5
Thank you Dr Karp! You were a great listener and explained my situation throughly. You also have a caring friendly staff. Ms Lilly definitely was very pleasant when I called early this morning.
November 16, 2023
5
Positive experience. Long wait time to get an appointment and see doctor.
November 16, 2023
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are all, from reception to medical practitioners, kind, caring, and professional. I have sent several of my friends to her and they all say the same thing. We are all amazed at the compassion shown by everyone in this practice, particularly in this time when many seem concerned only about me, myself, and I. Thank you all!
November 16, 2023
5
Dr. Karp is very knowledgeable in her field. I would recommend her to anyone needing help in that special area.
November 28, 2023
5
They need a bigger facility.
November 11, 2023
5
Everyone was very kind and helpful. My only concern was the office was freezing!!
November 11, 2023
5
The wait was very long. My appointment was at 9:30 and I didn't see the doctor until around 11:15.
November 10, 2023
5
Very thorough and informative. Answered all my questions. Staff was very friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
A very productive visit and very informative
November 9, 2023
5
This was my first time meeting Dr. Karp and her staff. Front desk and back office staff were very nice and helpful. Dr. Karp was very patient, methodical in her explanation, very knowledgeable and friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
It was great
October 29, 2023
5
Everyone was so nice and caring.
October 28, 2023
5
Everyone at Dr. Karp's and Dr. Karp herself are very professional, caring and friendly. I trust them with my care.
October 28, 2023
5
Dr. Karp & her staff are professional &I feel confident trusting them with my care.
October 25, 2023
5
Dr. Karp was very professional and precise. She gave me options that I could choose.
October 22, 2023
5
The staff was very gentle and comforting and explained everything. The Dr and NP were both awesome!
October 21, 2023
5
Dr Karp and entire staff are super. Thankful for their excellence, caring and care!
October 18, 2023
5
Everything was really great EXCEPT the waiting time was way too long. But had a wonderful doctor.
October 12, 2023
5
Dr. Karp absolutely saved my life. She gave me hope that I didn't know was possible. I thought I was completely broken. I didn't know if I could be repaired. But she did it! I feel brand new! I got my life back!thanks you all so very much. God bless.
December 3, 2023
5
Lovely staff
December 2, 2023
5
FREE PARKING!!!
December 1, 2023
5
I found Dr. Karp to be very thorough, very interested, in my issues, very interested in helping me, She to took populace notes. I was thoroughly impressed, and I would highly recommend her to others.
December 1, 2023
5
The wait time to be seen by the doctor was very long. I was.. appointment at 9:45. I was not seen until 10:55, too long.
December 1, 2023
5
Dr.Karp is an amazing person ,great listener very gentle most of all she is my favorite Doctor i would recommend my family and friends to her .
November 29, 2023
5
Great experience, thank you.
November 29, 2023
5
Dr. Karp is very knowledgeable in her field. I would recommend her to anyone needing help in that special area.
November 28, 2023
5
The office really needs more space. It is cramped where they are now .
November 22, 2023
5
Very caring physician and staff. Would not hesitate to refer my friends to her.
November 22, 2023
5
The waiting time was about an hour and a half after my scheduled appointment time. That's the only thing that I would...see if they could improve on. Thank you.
November 18, 2023
5
I appreciate the concern and expertise provided by each team member! Even while the schedule was full, each person took the proper amount of time to see that my needs were being taken care of.
November 18, 2023
5
I was nervous about the video but was quickly calmed by Dr . Karp and her explanation of the test results and her plan of treatment. She was very informative and answered all of my questions.
November 18, 2023
5
Thank you Dr Karp! You were a great listener and explained my situation throughly. You also have a caring friendly staff. Ms Lilly definitely was very pleasant when I called early this morning.
November 16, 2023
5
Positive experience. Long wait time to get an appointment and see doctor.
November 16, 2023
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are all, from reception to medical practitioners, kind, caring, and professional. I have sent several of my friends to her and they all say the same thing. We are all amazed at the compassion shown by everyone in this practice, particularly in this time when many seem concerned only about me, myself, and I. Thank you all!
November 16, 2023
5
They need a bigger facility.
November 11, 2023
5
Everyone was very kind and helpful. My only concern was the office was freezing!!
November 11, 2023
5
The wait was very long. My appointment was at 9:30 and I didn't see the doctor until around 11:15.
November 10, 2023
5
Very thorough and informative. Answered all my questions. Staff was very friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
A very productive visit and very informative
November 9, 2023
5
This was my first time meeting Dr. Karp and her staff. Front desk and back office staff were very nice and helpful. Dr. Karp was very patient, methodical in her explanation, very knowledgeable and friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
It was great
October 29, 2023
5
Everyone was so nice and caring.
October 28, 2023
5
Everyone at Dr. Karp's and Dr. Karp herself are very professional, caring and friendly. I trust them with my care.
October 28, 2023
5
Dr. Karp & her staff are professional &I feel confident trusting them with my care.
October 25, 2023
5
Dr. Karp was very professional and precise. She gave me options that I could choose.
October 22, 2023
5
The staff was very gentle and comforting and explained everything. The Dr and NP were both awesome!
October 21, 2023
5
Dr Karp and entire staff are super. Thankful for their excellence, caring and care!
October 18, 2023
5
Everything was really great EXCEPT the waiting time was way too long. But had a wonderful doctor.
October 12, 2023
5
Everything was really great EXCEPT the waiting time was way too long. But had a wonderful doctor.
October 12, 2023
5
Dr Karp and entire staff are super. Thankful for their excellence, caring and care!
October 18, 2023
5
The staff was very gentle and comforting and explained everything. The Dr and NP were both awesome!
October 21, 2023
5
Dr. Karp was very professional and precise. She gave me options that I could choose.
October 22, 2023
5
Dr. Karp & her staff are professional &I feel confident trusting them with my care.
October 25, 2023
5
Everyone at Dr. Karp's and Dr. Karp herself are very professional, caring and friendly. I trust them with my care.
October 28, 2023
5
Everyone was so nice and caring.
October 28, 2023
5
It was great
October 29, 2023
5
This was my first time meeting Dr. Karp and her staff. Front desk and back office staff were very nice and helpful. Dr. Karp was very patient, methodical in her explanation, very knowledgeable and friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
A very productive visit and very informative
November 9, 2023
5
Very thorough and informative. Answered all my questions. Staff was very friendly.
November 9, 2023
5
The wait was very long. My appointment was at 9:30 and I didn't see the doctor until around 11:15.
November 10, 2023
5
Everyone was very kind and helpful. My only concern was the office was freezing!!
November 11, 2023
5
They need a bigger facility.
November 11, 2023
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are all, from reception to medical practitioners, kind, caring, and professional. I have sent several of my friends to her and they all say the same thing. We are all amazed at the compassion shown by everyone in this practice, particularly in this time when many seem concerned only about me, myself, and I. Thank you all!
November 16, 2023
5
Positive experience. Long wait time to get an appointment and see doctor.
November 16, 2023
5
Thank you Dr Karp! You were a great listener and explained my situation throughly. You also have a caring friendly staff. Ms Lilly definitely was very pleasant when I called early this morning.
November 16, 2023
5
I was nervous about the video but was quickly calmed by Dr . Karp and her explanation of the test results and her plan of treatment. She was very informative and answered all of my questions.
November 18, 2023
5
I appreciate the concern and expertise provided by each team member! Even while the schedule was full, each person took the proper amount of time to see that my needs were being taken care of.
November 18, 2023
5
The waiting time was about an hour and a half after my scheduled appointment time. That's the only thing that I would...see if they could improve on. Thank you.
November 18, 2023
5
Very caring physician and staff. Would not hesitate to refer my friends to her.
November 22, 2023
5
The office really needs more space. It is cramped where they are now .
November 22, 2023
5
Dr. Karp is very knowledgeable in her field. I would recommend her to anyone needing help in that special area.
November 28, 2023
5
Great experience, thank you.
November 29, 2023
5
Dr.Karp is an amazing person ,great listener very gentle most of all she is my favorite Doctor i would recommend my family and friends to her .
November 29, 2023
5
The wait time to be seen by the doctor was very long. I was.. appointment at 9:45. I was not seen until 10:55, too long.
December 1, 2023
5
I found Dr. Karp to be very thorough, very interested, in my issues, very interested in helping me, She to took populace notes. I was thoroughly impressed, and I would highly recommend her to others.
December 1, 2023
5
FREE PARKING!!!
December 1, 2023
5
Lovely staff
December 2, 2023
5
Dr. Karp absolutely saved my life. She gave me hope that I didn't know was possible. I thought I was completely broken. I didn't know if I could be repaired. But she did it! I feel brand new! I got my life back!thanks you all so very much. God bless.
