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
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8
Based on 402 patient ratings
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Patient Reviews
5
Appreciate the care and sttention
October 11, 2026
5
Dr Karp and her staff are always kind and always explains everything thoroughly.
October 11, 2026
5
It was a new experience for me
October 8, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr KARP.
October 4, 2026
5
Dr.karp is fabulous .the only problem is she runs behind. It took 2 hours for my appointment. I understand she gives each patient time. She gave me plenty of time.
October 2, 2026
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and her staff.
October 2, 2026
5
She spent a lot of time reviewing my records and asking questions and I did not feel hurried at all and I felt like she was being very thorough and I appreciated that very much.
October 2, 2026
5
The time I spent in the waiting room before my appointment took too long.
October 2, 2026
5
She answered so many of my questions after having an unpleasant experience with another Wellstar Urologist
September 30, 2026
4
Waited over an hour after appointment time to be seen.
September 13, 2026
5
My doctor Dr Karp and staff did an excellent job for me. After surgery I never experienced any pain which was great.
September 11, 2026
5
Excellent, as always.
September 10, 2026
4
Wait time long
September 6, 2026
5
Everyone in this office is professional, respectful and of great excellence in compassion and care.
September 5, 2026
5
Dr. Karp and all the office staff were very personable and friendly. Always ready to answer any questions that you may have. I had a great experience and surgery recovery went well.
September 4, 2026
5
First time meeting Dr Karp....very thorough in her exam and explaining to me the plan to correct my problem.
September 3, 2026
5
Great
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Karp answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr Karp always takes her time, explains everything in detail, and makes sure all my concerns get addressed in every single visit
August 26, 2026
5
If I had to choose a provider, I will choose this stuff again.
August 27, 2026
5
Great staff Great customer service Awesome doctor
August 24, 2026
5
Dr. Karp was very good. She listened to everything. She answered my questions. She didn't seem rushed with me at all. She was just very good and I do like her and I will use her for surgery. Thank you.
August 26, 2026
5
This provider gave me back some of my confidence and for that I am grateful.
August 24, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is a very good doctor. I trust her completely. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you.
August 15, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly staff
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is one of the most thorough doctors I've ever been with. She doesn't rush you, but she processes everything, gives you answers, and you feel she knows what she's doing, and I would highly recommend her. I will be probably having my second surgery with her, and there's none any better than her, in my opinion. So I definitely would recommend Dr. Karp to anyone. She's very professional, she knows what she's doing, and you feel comfort that somebody is listening to you and understanding what the problem is.
August 12, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Karp.
August 12, 2026
5
When the doctors are on time, but there is not enough rooms to see patients and people have to wait 2+ hours to see a doctor that is ridiculous. My appointment was at 9:45 and I did not leave there until 12 and I wasn't pulled back into a room until 1120. This practice needs more space or needs to only book compared to the rooms that they have available.
August 9, 2026
5
The care was great but I literally sat in the waiting room for two hours before being seen. I arrived 15 minutes early as requested being aware that if I was over 15 minutes late my appt could be cancelled. I respected your requests making sure all paperwork was completed on time and following arrival times. There was about a two month span in order to get the appt. Everyone was very nice and they offered drinks and snacks, but if the wait is going to be that long, the respectful thing towards patients would be to either call patients and have them arrive later or let them know when they arrive the expected wait so that they could go get a quick lunch or run an errand.
August 9, 2026
5
My appointment was at 3:30 and however the wait time was very long.
August 9, 2026
5
Appreciate the care and sttention
October 11, 2026
5
Dr Karp and her staff are always kind and always explains everything thoroughly.
October 11, 2026
5
It was a new experience for me
October 8, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr KARP.
October 4, 2026
5
Dr.karp is fabulous .the only problem is she runs behind. It took 2 hours for my appointment. I understand she gives each patient time. She gave me plenty of time.
October 2, 2026
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and her staff.
October 2, 2026
5
She spent a lot of time reviewing my records and asking questions and I did not feel hurried at all and I felt like she was being very thorough and I appreciated that very much.
October 2, 2026
5
The time I spent in the waiting room before my appointment took too long.
October 2, 2026
5
She answered so many of my questions after having an unpleasant experience with another Wellstar Urologist
September 30, 2026
5
My doctor Dr Karp and staff did an excellent job for me. After surgery I never experienced any pain which was great.
September 11, 2026
5
Excellent, as always.
September 10, 2026
5
Everyone in this office is professional, respectful and of great excellence in compassion and care.
September 5, 2026
5
Dr. Karp and all the office staff were very personable and friendly. Always ready to answer any questions that you may have. I had a great experience and surgery recovery went well.
September 4, 2026
5
First time meeting Dr Karp....very thorough in her exam and explaining to me the plan to correct my problem.
September 3, 2026
5
Great
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Karp answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr Karp always takes her time, explains everything in detail, and makes sure all my concerns get addressed in every single visit
August 26, 2026
5
If I had to choose a provider, I will choose this stuff again.
August 27, 2026
5
Great staff Great customer service Awesome doctor
August 24, 2026
5
Dr. Karp was very good. She listened to everything. She answered my questions. She didn't seem rushed with me at all. She was just very good and I do like her and I will use her for surgery. Thank you.
August 26, 2026
5
This provider gave me back some of my confidence and for that I am grateful.
August 24, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is a very good doctor. I trust her completely. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you.
August 15, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly staff
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is one of the most thorough doctors I've ever been with. She doesn't rush you, but she processes everything, gives you answers, and you feel she knows what she's doing, and I would highly recommend her. I will be probably having my second surgery with her, and there's none any better than her, in my opinion. So I definitely would recommend Dr. Karp to anyone. She's very professional, she knows what she's doing, and you feel comfort that somebody is listening to you and understanding what the problem is.
August 12, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Karp.
August 12, 2026
5
When the doctors are on time, but there is not enough rooms to see patients and people have to wait 2+ hours to see a doctor that is ridiculous. My appointment was at 9:45 and I did not leave there until 12 and I wasn't pulled back into a room until 1120. This practice needs more space or needs to only book compared to the rooms that they have available.
August 9, 2026
5
The care was great but I literally sat in the waiting room for two hours before being seen. I arrived 15 minutes early as requested being aware that if I was over 15 minutes late my appt could be cancelled. I respected your requests making sure all paperwork was completed on time and following arrival times. There was about a two month span in order to get the appt. Everyone was very nice and they offered drinks and snacks, but if the wait is going to be that long, the respectful thing towards patients would be to either call patients and have them arrive later or let them know when they arrive the expected wait so that they could go get a quick lunch or run an errand.
August 9, 2026
5
My appointment was at 3:30 and however the wait time was very long.
August 9, 2026
4
Waited over an hour after appointment time to be seen.
September 13, 2026
4
Wait time long
September 6, 2026
4
Waited over an hour after appointment time to be seen.
September 13, 2026
4
Wait time long
September 6, 2026
5
Appreciate the care and sttention
October 11, 2026
5
Dr Karp and her staff are always kind and always explains everything thoroughly.
October 11, 2026
5
It was a new experience for me
October 8, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr KARP.
October 4, 2026
5
Dr.karp is fabulous .the only problem is she runs behind. It took 2 hours for my appointment. I understand she gives each patient time. She gave me plenty of time.
October 2, 2026
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and her staff.
October 2, 2026
5
She spent a lot of time reviewing my records and asking questions and I did not feel hurried at all and I felt like she was being very thorough and I appreciated that very much.
October 2, 2026
5
The time I spent in the waiting room before my appointment took too long.
October 2, 2026
5
She answered so many of my questions after having an unpleasant experience with another Wellstar Urologist
September 30, 2026
5
My doctor Dr Karp and staff did an excellent job for me. After surgery I never experienced any pain which was great.
September 11, 2026
5
Excellent, as always.
September 10, 2026
5
Everyone in this office is professional, respectful and of great excellence in compassion and care.
September 5, 2026
5
Dr. Karp and all the office staff were very personable and friendly. Always ready to answer any questions that you may have. I had a great experience and surgery recovery went well.
September 4, 2026
5
First time meeting Dr Karp....very thorough in her exam and explaining to me the plan to correct my problem.
September 3, 2026
5
Great
August 29, 2026
5
Dr Karp answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr Karp always takes her time, explains everything in detail, and makes sure all my concerns get addressed in every single visit
August 26, 2026
5
If I had to choose a provider, I will choose this stuff again.
August 27, 2026
5
Great staff Great customer service Awesome doctor
August 24, 2026
5
Dr. Karp was very good. She listened to everything. She answered my questions. She didn't seem rushed with me at all. She was just very good and I do like her and I will use her for surgery. Thank you.
August 26, 2026
5
This provider gave me back some of my confidence and for that I am grateful.
August 24, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is a very good doctor. I trust her completely. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you.
August 15, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly staff
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is one of the most thorough doctors I've ever been with. She doesn't rush you, but she processes everything, gives you answers, and you feel she knows what she's doing, and I would highly recommend her. I will be probably having my second surgery with her, and there's none any better than her, in my opinion. So I definitely would recommend Dr. Karp to anyone. She's very professional, she knows what she's doing, and you feel comfort that somebody is listening to you and understanding what the problem is.
August 12, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Karp.
August 12, 2026
5
When the doctors are on time, but there is not enough rooms to see patients and people have to wait 2+ hours to see a doctor that is ridiculous. My appointment was at 9:45 and I did not leave there until 12 and I wasn't pulled back into a room until 1120. This practice needs more space or needs to only book compared to the rooms that they have available.
August 9, 2026
5
The care was great but I literally sat in the waiting room for two hours before being seen. I arrived 15 minutes early as requested being aware that if I was over 15 minutes late my appt could be cancelled. I respected your requests making sure all paperwork was completed on time and following arrival times. There was about a two month span in order to get the appt. Everyone was very nice and they offered drinks and snacks, but if the wait is going to be that long, the respectful thing towards patients would be to either call patients and have them arrive later or let them know when they arrive the expected wait so that they could go get a quick lunch or run an errand.
August 9, 2026
5
My appointment was at 3:30 and however the wait time was very long.
August 9, 2026
5
Appreciate the care and sttention
October 11, 2026
5
Dr Karp and her staff are always kind and always explains everything thoroughly.
October 11, 2026
5
It was a new experience for me
October 8, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr KARP.
October 4, 2026
5
Dr.karp is fabulous .the only problem is she runs behind. It took 2 hours for my appointment. I understand she gives each patient time. She gave me plenty of time.
October 2, 2026
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and her staff.
October 2, 2026
5
She spent a lot of time reviewing my records and asking questions and I did not feel hurried at all and I felt like she was being very thorough and I appreciated that very much.
October 2, 2026
5
The time I spent in the waiting room before my appointment took too long.
October 2, 2026
5
She answered so many of my questions after having an unpleasant experience with another Wellstar Urologist
September 30, 2026
4
Waited over an hour after appointment time to be seen.
September 13, 2026
5
My doctor Dr Karp and staff did an excellent job for me. After surgery I never experienced any pain which was great.
September 11, 2026
5
Excellent, as always.
September 10, 2026
4
Wait time long
September 6, 2026
5
Everyone in this office is professional, respectful and of great excellence in compassion and care.
September 5, 2026
5
Dr. Karp and all the office staff were very personable and friendly. Always ready to answer any questions that you may have. I had a great experience and surgery recovery went well.
September 4, 2026
5
First time meeting Dr Karp....very thorough in her exam and explaining to me the plan to correct my problem.
September 3, 2026
5
Great
August 29, 2026
5
If I had to choose a provider, I will choose this stuff again.
August 27, 2026
5
Dr. Karp was very good. She listened to everything. She answered my questions. She didn't seem rushed with me at all. She was just very good and I do like her and I will use her for surgery. Thank you.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr Karp answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr Karp always takes her time, explains everything in detail, and makes sure all my concerns get addressed in every single visit
August 26, 2026
5
This provider gave me back some of my confidence and for that I am grateful.
August 24, 2026
5
Great staff Great customer service Awesome doctor
August 24, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is a very good doctor. I trust her completely. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you.
August 15, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly staff
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is one of the most thorough doctors I've ever been with. She doesn't rush you, but she processes everything, gives you answers, and you feel she knows what she's doing, and I would highly recommend her. I will be probably having my second surgery with her, and there's none any better than her, in my opinion. So I definitely would recommend Dr. Karp to anyone. She's very professional, she knows what she's doing, and you feel comfort that somebody is listening to you and understanding what the problem is.
August 12, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Karp.
August 12, 2026
5
My appointment was at 3:30 and however the wait time was very long.
August 9, 2026
5
When the doctors are on time, but there is not enough rooms to see patients and people have to wait 2+ hours to see a doctor that is ridiculous. My appointment was at 9:45 and I did not leave there until 12 and I wasn't pulled back into a room until 1120. This practice needs more space or needs to only book compared to the rooms that they have available.
August 9, 2026
5
The care was great but I literally sat in the waiting room for two hours before being seen. I arrived 15 minutes early as requested being aware that if I was over 15 minutes late my appt could be cancelled. I respected your requests making sure all paperwork was completed on time and following arrival times. There was about a two month span in order to get the appt. Everyone was very nice and they offered drinks and snacks, but if the wait is going to be that long, the respectful thing towards patients would be to either call patients and have them arrive later or let them know when they arrive the expected wait so that they could go get a quick lunch or run an errand.
August 9, 2026
5
The care was great but I literally sat in the waiting room for two hours before being seen. I arrived 15 minutes early as requested being aware that if I was over 15 minutes late my appt could be cancelled. I respected your requests making sure all paperwork was completed on time and following arrival times. There was about a two month span in order to get the appt. Everyone was very nice and they offered drinks and snacks, but if the wait is going to be that long, the respectful thing towards patients would be to either call patients and have them arrive later or let them know when they arrive the expected wait so that they could go get a quick lunch or run an errand.
August 9, 2026
5
When the doctors are on time, but there is not enough rooms to see patients and people have to wait 2+ hours to see a doctor that is ridiculous. My appointment was at 9:45 and I did not leave there until 12 and I wasn't pulled back into a room until 1120. This practice needs more space or needs to only book compared to the rooms that they have available.
August 9, 2026
5
My appointment was at 3:30 and however the wait time was very long.
August 9, 2026
5
I am very pleased with Dr. Karp.
August 12, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is one of the most thorough doctors I've ever been with. She doesn't rush you, but she processes everything, gives you answers, and you feel she knows what she's doing, and I would highly recommend her. I will be probably having my second surgery with her, and there's none any better than her, in my opinion. So I definitely would recommend Dr. Karp to anyone. She's very professional, she knows what she's doing, and you feel comfort that somebody is listening to you and understanding what the problem is.
August 12, 2026
5
Very professional and friendly staff
August 13, 2026
5
Dr. Karp is a very good doctor. I trust her completely. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you.
August 15, 2026
5
Great staff Great customer service Awesome doctor
August 24, 2026
5
This provider gave me back some of my confidence and for that I am grateful.
August 24, 2026
5
Dr Karp always takes her time, explains everything in detail, and makes sure all my concerns get addressed in every single visit
August 26, 2026
5
Dr Karp answered all of my questions and addressed my concerns.
August 26, 2026
5
Dr. Karp was very good. She listened to everything. She answered my questions. She didn't seem rushed with me at all. She was just very good and I do like her and I will use her for surgery. Thank you.
August 26, 2026
5
If I had to choose a provider, I will choose this stuff again.
August 27, 2026
5
Great
August 29, 2026
5
First time meeting Dr Karp....very thorough in her exam and explaining to me the plan to correct my problem.
September 3, 2026
5
Dr. Karp and all the office staff were very personable and friendly. Always ready to answer any questions that you may have. I had a great experience and surgery recovery went well.
September 4, 2026
5
Everyone in this office is professional, respectful and of great excellence in compassion and care.
September 5, 2026
4
Wait time long
September 6, 2026
5
Excellent, as always.
September 10, 2026
5
My doctor Dr Karp and staff did an excellent job for me. After surgery I never experienced any pain which was great.
September 11, 2026
4
Waited over an hour after appointment time to be seen.
September 13, 2026
5
She answered so many of my questions after having an unpleasant experience with another Wellstar Urologist
September 30, 2026
5
The time I spent in the waiting room before my appointment took too long.
October 2, 2026
5
She spent a lot of time reviewing my records and asking questions and I did not feel hurried at all and I felt like she was being very thorough and I appreciated that very much.
October 2, 2026
5
I was very impressed with the doctor and her staff.
October 2, 2026
5
Dr.karp is fabulous .the only problem is she runs behind. It took 2 hours for my appointment. I understand she gives each patient time. She gave me plenty of time.
October 2, 2026
5
Very pleased with Dr KARP.
October 4, 2026
5
It was a new experience for me
October 8, 2026
5
Dr Karp and her staff are always kind and always explains everything thoroughly.
October 11, 2026
5
Appreciate the care and sttention
October 11, 2026
Deborah Karp, MD
Urogynecologist with Wellstar since 2013
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Urogynecology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Chicago School 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
Spoken Languages
English and Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/deborah-karp-md
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