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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
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Chicago Hospitals-Pritzker SOM
Fellowship
Cleveland ClinIc Florida
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics/Gynecology - FPRS
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 486 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
My time was an very good experience.
July 11, 2025
5
I really like my Dr. bedside manner. She's a very good doctor to talk too, She makes you feel comfortable while providing care and she listens. That's the most important quality that I find in her thank the Lord for good doctors.
July 9, 2025
5
Other than the long wait, my experience was very good. I understand that the doctor was held up with a new patient which was the reason for the unusually long wait.
July 9, 2025
5
Staff and doctor are top notch. Kind, polite, professional and knowledgeable!
July 11, 2025
5
Very good experience - Dr karp took time to explain and answer all my questions
July 4, 2025
4
My wait time was unacceptable. I lay on the exam table for 65 minutes before the Dr. came in for my exam.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is skilled, professional and compassionate as is her entire staff.
July 4, 2025
5
This was my first visit to this doctor. I found her to be very caring and she presented me with options for treatment and documents to research those options. Her staff were all very kind and worked well with the doctor.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff is awesome! Highly recommend.
July 4, 2025
5
All good.
July 3, 2025
5
After having difficulty with other doctors and getting appropriate care, I feel like I may be getting somewhere with this issue.
July 3, 2025
5
She's a great dr!
June 29, 2025
5
I feel confident in my Doctors decisions at this time. All the staff were very helpful
June 28, 2025
5
You can most improve the amount of time patients are left waiting. I actually had to wait more than an hour before I was seen by the doctor. I was asked to come 15 minutes early. I actually came 20 minutes early, but I was not actually seen by the doctor until one hour past my appointment time. Thank you.
June 27, 2025
5
Great facility and staff were awesome and the doctor was amazing. Thank you for such great service.
June 25, 2025
5
Everything was absolutely perfect.
June 12, 2025
5
I really enjoyed my visit with Dr. Karp. She was very thorough. She went over my medical history and so it was at that point I was able to connect with her as far as her being my physician. I truly enjoyed the visit. She's an excellent doctor and I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
June 17, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful. I had surgery by her, and she's a fantastic surgeon. And I really appreciate all she's done to help me.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are professional and thorough. The doctor read through my entire history asking relevant probing questions to understand next steps.
June 4, 2025
5
I waited an hour and 45 minutes in the waiting room and an additional 50 minutes back in the room, in a cold room, with a paper sheet.
June 4, 2025
5
While there is some wait time, Dr. Karp ALWAYS listens with care and concern. I've recommended her to many women.
May 31, 2025
5
Dr Karp is outstanding professional and very conscientious and knowledgeable physician. She is very concerned with her patients individual health and wellbeing . She takes time to learn about her patient and all of their problems for complete health plan
May 26, 2025
5
I would definitely like to thank Dr Karp and her excellent staff for great experience i was a little nervous about my surgery but after meeting and talking with Dr.karp I felt better her staff checked on me after my surgery while at home recovering. I will definitely recommend her for a EXCELLENT experience
May 25, 2025
5
Dr Deborah Karp listen to me and answered all questions and well explained . It's very pleasant and satisfying visit.
May 24, 2025
5
Looking forward to a successful outcome.
May 23, 2025
5
I received excellent care, Thank you Dr. KARP,her staff, the surgical team, anestheoligis team, phone nurse that takes all my calls and extremely supportive.
May 21, 2025
5
Superior
May 21, 2025
5
I was initially nervous however, it was a wonderful experience. I immediately called family members and suggested that they connect with my provider which I believe her name is Dr. Karp. I look forward to working with her for my continued care.
May 21, 2025
5
Long wait..1.5 hours before seeing dr.
May 17, 2025
5
Had a very long wait but the doctor was worth it. Very thorough exam.
May 17, 2025
5
My time was an very good experience.
July 11, 2025
5
I really like my Dr. bedside manner. She's a very good doctor to talk too, She makes you feel comfortable while providing care and she listens. That's the most important quality that I find in her thank the Lord for good doctors.
July 9, 2025
5
Other than the long wait, my experience was very good. I understand that the doctor was held up with a new patient which was the reason for the unusually long wait.
July 9, 2025
5
Staff and doctor are top notch. Kind, polite, professional and knowledgeable!
July 11, 2025
5
Very good experience - Dr karp took time to explain and answer all my questions
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is skilled, professional and compassionate as is her entire staff.
July 4, 2025
5
This was my first visit to this doctor. I found her to be very caring and she presented me with options for treatment and documents to research those options. Her staff were all very kind and worked well with the doctor.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff is awesome! Highly recommend.
July 4, 2025
5
All good.
July 3, 2025
5
After having difficulty with other doctors and getting appropriate care, I feel like I may be getting somewhere with this issue.
July 3, 2025
5
She's a great dr!
June 29, 2025
5
I feel confident in my Doctors decisions at this time. All the staff were very helpful
June 28, 2025
5
You can most improve the amount of time patients are left waiting. I actually had to wait more than an hour before I was seen by the doctor. I was asked to come 15 minutes early. I actually came 20 minutes early, but I was not actually seen by the doctor until one hour past my appointment time. Thank you.
June 27, 2025
5
Great facility and staff were awesome and the doctor was amazing. Thank you for such great service.
June 25, 2025
5
Everything was absolutely perfect.
June 12, 2025
5
I really enjoyed my visit with Dr. Karp. She was very thorough. She went over my medical history and so it was at that point I was able to connect with her as far as her being my physician. I truly enjoyed the visit. She's an excellent doctor and I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
June 17, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful. I had surgery by her, and she's a fantastic surgeon. And I really appreciate all she's done to help me.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are professional and thorough. The doctor read through my entire history asking relevant probing questions to understand next steps.
June 4, 2025
5
I waited an hour and 45 minutes in the waiting room and an additional 50 minutes back in the room, in a cold room, with a paper sheet.
June 4, 2025
5
While there is some wait time, Dr. Karp ALWAYS listens with care and concern. I've recommended her to many women.
May 31, 2025
5
Dr Karp is outstanding professional and very conscientious and knowledgeable physician. She is very concerned with her patients individual health and wellbeing . She takes time to learn about her patient and all of their problems for complete health plan
May 26, 2025
5
I would definitely like to thank Dr Karp and her excellent staff for great experience i was a little nervous about my surgery but after meeting and talking with Dr.karp I felt better her staff checked on me after my surgery while at home recovering. I will definitely recommend her for a EXCELLENT experience
May 25, 2025
5
Dr Deborah Karp listen to me and answered all questions and well explained . It's very pleasant and satisfying visit.
May 24, 2025
5
Looking forward to a successful outcome.
May 23, 2025
5
I received excellent care, Thank you Dr. KARP,her staff, the surgical team, anestheoligis team, phone nurse that takes all my calls and extremely supportive.
May 21, 2025
5
Superior
May 21, 2025
5
I was initially nervous however, it was a wonderful experience. I immediately called family members and suggested that they connect with my provider which I believe her name is Dr. Karp. I look forward to working with her for my continued care.
May 21, 2025
5
Long wait..1.5 hours before seeing dr.
May 17, 2025
5
Had a very long wait but the doctor was worth it. Very thorough exam.
May 17, 2025
4
My wait time was unacceptable. I lay on the exam table for 65 minutes before the Dr. came in for my exam.
July 4, 2025
4
My wait time was unacceptable. I lay on the exam table for 65 minutes before the Dr. came in for my exam.
July 4, 2025
5
My time was an very good experience.
July 11, 2025
5
I really like my Dr. bedside manner. She's a very good doctor to talk too, She makes you feel comfortable while providing care and she listens. That's the most important quality that I find in her thank the Lord for good doctors.
July 9, 2025
5
Other than the long wait, my experience was very good. I understand that the doctor was held up with a new patient which was the reason for the unusually long wait.
July 9, 2025
5
Staff and doctor are top notch. Kind, polite, professional and knowledgeable!
July 11, 2025
5
Very good experience - Dr karp took time to explain and answer all my questions
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is skilled, professional and compassionate as is her entire staff.
July 4, 2025
5
This was my first visit to this doctor. I found her to be very caring and she presented me with options for treatment and documents to research those options. Her staff were all very kind and worked well with the doctor.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff is awesome! Highly recommend.
July 4, 2025
5
All good.
July 3, 2025
5
After having difficulty with other doctors and getting appropriate care, I feel like I may be getting somewhere with this issue.
July 3, 2025
5
She's a great dr!
June 29, 2025
5
I feel confident in my Doctors decisions at this time. All the staff were very helpful
June 28, 2025
5
You can most improve the amount of time patients are left waiting. I actually had to wait more than an hour before I was seen by the doctor. I was asked to come 15 minutes early. I actually came 20 minutes early, but I was not actually seen by the doctor until one hour past my appointment time. Thank you.
June 27, 2025
5
Great facility and staff were awesome and the doctor was amazing. Thank you for such great service.
June 25, 2025
5
Everything was absolutely perfect.
June 12, 2025
5
I really enjoyed my visit with Dr. Karp. She was very thorough. She went over my medical history and so it was at that point I was able to connect with her as far as her being my physician. I truly enjoyed the visit. She's an excellent doctor and I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
June 17, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful. I had surgery by her, and she's a fantastic surgeon. And I really appreciate all she's done to help me.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are professional and thorough. The doctor read through my entire history asking relevant probing questions to understand next steps.
June 4, 2025
5
I waited an hour and 45 minutes in the waiting room and an additional 50 minutes back in the room, in a cold room, with a paper sheet.
June 4, 2025
5
While there is some wait time, Dr. Karp ALWAYS listens with care and concern. I've recommended her to many women.
May 31, 2025
5
Dr Karp is outstanding professional and very conscientious and knowledgeable physician. She is very concerned with her patients individual health and wellbeing . She takes time to learn about her patient and all of their problems for complete health plan
May 26, 2025
5
I would definitely like to thank Dr Karp and her excellent staff for great experience i was a little nervous about my surgery but after meeting and talking with Dr.karp I felt better her staff checked on me after my surgery while at home recovering. I will definitely recommend her for a EXCELLENT experience
May 25, 2025
5
Dr Deborah Karp listen to me and answered all questions and well explained . It's very pleasant and satisfying visit.
May 24, 2025
5
Looking forward to a successful outcome.
May 23, 2025
5
I received excellent care, Thank you Dr. KARP,her staff, the surgical team, anestheoligis team, phone nurse that takes all my calls and extremely supportive.
May 21, 2025
5
Superior
May 21, 2025
5
I was initially nervous however, it was a wonderful experience. I immediately called family members and suggested that they connect with my provider which I believe her name is Dr. Karp. I look forward to working with her for my continued care.
May 21, 2025
5
Long wait..1.5 hours before seeing dr.
May 17, 2025
5
Had a very long wait but the doctor was worth it. Very thorough exam.
May 17, 2025
5
My time was an very good experience.
July 11, 2025
5
Staff and doctor are top notch. Kind, polite, professional and knowledgeable!
July 11, 2025
5
I really like my Dr. bedside manner. She's a very good doctor to talk too, She makes you feel comfortable while providing care and she listens. That's the most important quality that I find in her thank the Lord for good doctors.
July 9, 2025
5
Other than the long wait, my experience was very good. I understand that the doctor was held up with a new patient which was the reason for the unusually long wait.
July 9, 2025
4
My wait time was unacceptable. I lay on the exam table for 65 minutes before the Dr. came in for my exam.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is skilled, professional and compassionate as is her entire staff.
July 4, 2025
5
This was my first visit to this doctor. I found her to be very caring and she presented me with options for treatment and documents to research those options. Her staff were all very kind and worked well with the doctor.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff is awesome! Highly recommend.
July 4, 2025
5
Very good experience - Dr karp took time to explain and answer all my questions
July 4, 2025
5
All good.
July 3, 2025
5
After having difficulty with other doctors and getting appropriate care, I feel like I may be getting somewhere with this issue.
July 3, 2025
5
She's a great dr!
June 29, 2025
5
I feel confident in my Doctors decisions at this time. All the staff were very helpful
June 28, 2025
5
You can most improve the amount of time patients are left waiting. I actually had to wait more than an hour before I was seen by the doctor. I was asked to come 15 minutes early. I actually came 20 minutes early, but I was not actually seen by the doctor until one hour past my appointment time. Thank you.
June 27, 2025
5
Great facility and staff were awesome and the doctor was amazing. Thank you for such great service.
June 25, 2025
5
I really enjoyed my visit with Dr. Karp. She was very thorough. She went over my medical history and so it was at that point I was able to connect with her as far as her being my physician. I truly enjoyed the visit. She's an excellent doctor and I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
June 17, 2025
5
Everything was absolutely perfect.
June 12, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful. I had surgery by her, and she's a fantastic surgeon. And I really appreciate all she's done to help me.
June 7, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are professional and thorough. The doctor read through my entire history asking relevant probing questions to understand next steps.
June 4, 2025
5
I waited an hour and 45 minutes in the waiting room and an additional 50 minutes back in the room, in a cold room, with a paper sheet.
June 4, 2025
5
While there is some wait time, Dr. Karp ALWAYS listens with care and concern. I've recommended her to many women.
May 31, 2025
5
Dr Karp is outstanding professional and very conscientious and knowledgeable physician. She is very concerned with her patients individual health and wellbeing . She takes time to learn about her patient and all of their problems for complete health plan
May 26, 2025
5
I would definitely like to thank Dr Karp and her excellent staff for great experience i was a little nervous about my surgery but after meeting and talking with Dr.karp I felt better her staff checked on me after my surgery while at home recovering. I will definitely recommend her for a EXCELLENT experience
May 25, 2025
5
Dr Deborah Karp listen to me and answered all questions and well explained . It's very pleasant and satisfying visit.
May 24, 2025
5
Looking forward to a successful outcome.
May 23, 2025
5
I received excellent care, Thank you Dr. KARP,her staff, the surgical team, anestheoligis team, phone nurse that takes all my calls and extremely supportive.
May 21, 2025
5
Superior
May 21, 2025
5
I was initially nervous however, it was a wonderful experience. I immediately called family members and suggested that they connect with my provider which I believe her name is Dr. Karp. I look forward to working with her for my continued care.
May 21, 2025
5
Long wait..1.5 hours before seeing dr.
May 17, 2025
5
Had a very long wait but the doctor was worth it. Very thorough exam.
May 17, 2025
5
Had a very long wait but the doctor was worth it. Very thorough exam.
May 17, 2025
5
Long wait..1.5 hours before seeing dr.
May 17, 2025
5
I was initially nervous however, it was a wonderful experience. I immediately called family members and suggested that they connect with my provider which I believe her name is Dr. Karp. I look forward to working with her for my continued care.
May 21, 2025
5
Superior
May 21, 2025
5
I received excellent care, Thank you Dr. KARP,her staff, the surgical team, anestheoligis team, phone nurse that takes all my calls and extremely supportive.
May 21, 2025
5
Looking forward to a successful outcome.
May 23, 2025
5
Dr Deborah Karp listen to me and answered all questions and well explained . It's very pleasant and satisfying visit.
May 24, 2025
5
I would definitely like to thank Dr Karp and her excellent staff for great experience i was a little nervous about my surgery but after meeting and talking with Dr.karp I felt better her staff checked on me after my surgery while at home recovering. I will definitely recommend her for a EXCELLENT experience
May 25, 2025
5
Dr Karp is outstanding professional and very conscientious and knowledgeable physician. She is very concerned with her patients individual health and wellbeing . She takes time to learn about her patient and all of their problems for complete health plan
May 26, 2025
5
While there is some wait time, Dr. Karp ALWAYS listens with care and concern. I've recommended her to many women.
May 31, 2025
5
I waited an hour and 45 minutes in the waiting room and an additional 50 minutes back in the room, in a cold room, with a paper sheet.
June 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff are professional and thorough. The doctor read through my entire history asking relevant probing questions to understand next steps.
June 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful. I had surgery by her, and she's a fantastic surgeon. And I really appreciate all she's done to help me.
June 7, 2025
5
Everything was absolutely perfect.
June 12, 2025
5
I really enjoyed my visit with Dr. Karp. She was very thorough. She went over my medical history and so it was at that point I was able to connect with her as far as her being my physician. I truly enjoyed the visit. She's an excellent doctor and I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
June 17, 2025
5
Great facility and staff were awesome and the doctor was amazing. Thank you for such great service.
June 25, 2025
5
You can most improve the amount of time patients are left waiting. I actually had to wait more than an hour before I was seen by the doctor. I was asked to come 15 minutes early. I actually came 20 minutes early, but I was not actually seen by the doctor until one hour past my appointment time. Thank you.
June 27, 2025
5
I feel confident in my Doctors decisions at this time. All the staff were very helpful
June 28, 2025
5
She's a great dr!
June 29, 2025
5
After having difficulty with other doctors and getting appropriate care, I feel like I may be getting somewhere with this issue.
July 3, 2025
5
All good.
July 3, 2025
5
Very good experience - Dr karp took time to explain and answer all my questions
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp and her staff is awesome! Highly recommend.
July 4, 2025
5
This was my first visit to this doctor. I found her to be very caring and she presented me with options for treatment and documents to research those options. Her staff were all very kind and worked well with the doctor.
July 4, 2025
5
Dr. Karp is skilled, professional and compassionate as is her entire staff.
July 4, 2025
4
My wait time was unacceptable. I lay on the exam table for 65 minutes before the Dr. came in for my exam.
July 4, 2025
5
Other than the long wait, my experience was very good. I understand that the doctor was held up with a new patient which was the reason for the unusually long wait.
July 9, 2025
5
I really like my Dr. bedside manner. She's a very good doctor to talk too, She makes you feel comfortable while providing care and she listens. That's the most important quality that I find in her thank the Lord for good doctors.
July 9, 2025
5
Staff and doctor are top notch. Kind, polite, professional and knowledgeable!
