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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
Based on 431 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
4
They were very kind and attentive and I felt very comfortable with them. They were very nice. God bless them for being so kind. Thank you.
July 5, 2024
5
The best doctor that I ever experience.
July 4, 2024
5
10 out of 10. Dr. Karp and her support are rockstars!
June 29, 2024
5
Extrimly good
June 19, 2024
5
Each team member was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I left feeling valued as a patient and knowing I would be in good hands in their care. Thank you, Dr Karp
June 17, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful
June 16, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was wonderful!! I was dreading the exam but she explained everything as she proceeded with the exam and it was much more tolerable than I had anticipated. She paid attention to my complicated history and listened to my concerns. I am pleased with the plan of care that is now in place!!
June 15, 2024
5
Everyone were very helpful and friendly. They make me feel comfortable. Dr Karp is awesome Dr.
June 12, 2024
5
The doctor was very attentive, informative and kind. I would recommend her any time!!!
June 10, 2024
5
I always have a great experience with Dr Karp and her staff , and she was accommodating at the last moment.
June 10, 2024
5
Excellent care and kind staff
June 9, 2024
5
No complaints at all. My experience today was my first experience and I am very pleased.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is the BEST! I can't say enough about Dr. Karp and how much she has helped me! She is EXCELLENT!!!
June 7, 2024
5
Great experience !
June 6, 2024
4
My appointment was at 3pm so I left work early to get there ON TIME. I was not seen by the doctor until 4:55pm. I could have stayed at work until 4:30 and still gotten there before the doctor.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr Karp is the best!
June 5, 2024
5
Relieved to get my problems addressed. I'm sad it took 6 months to get an appointment. I understand this is an unusual specialty.
May 30, 2024
5
Dr Karp provided excellent care!! Office staff was very friendly
May 26, 2024
5
They made me feel real comfortable and welcome and everybody was just real nice to me and I really do appreciate that. Thank you.
May 30, 2024
3
She was truthful, she couldn't help me & recommended me to someone else. That's more than I received in 2 years. The staff was for sure great helpful & Very nice.
May 26, 2024
5
Very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. I feel Dr Karp is very through and knowledgeable.
May 17, 2024
5
The doctor and their staff are great location at Wellstar Paulding hospital is terrible because I had a horrible time trying to find a place to park. I drove around & drove around & drove till in tears and was late by five minutes to my appointment. Wellstar Paulding please fix the parking issue
May 17, 2024
5
I am very grateful for Dr Karp and the surgery she performed for me. Her staff is courteous and helpful. I have recommended her to my friends.
May 16, 2024
3
I sat in the waiting room then in the exam room almost 2 hrs. I wish that the doctor would give more options of treatment rather than have her mind set on just one thing.
May 16, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable doctor and I highly recommend her.
May 14, 2024
5
You all were wonderful and I am so thankful to God for finding you. Thank you.
May 12, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was very informative and very kind. The front people extremely helpful and nice.
May 11, 2024
5
My experience on yesterday was on point,my doctor made sure that she explained everything to me about what I was feeling and what she about to do and she took very good care of me.
May 9, 2024
4
Very nice doctor!
May 12, 2024
5
She must be very good, takes forever to get an appointment with her
May 9, 2024
5
The best doctor that I ever experience.
July 4, 2024
5
10 out of 10. Dr. Karp and her support are rockstars!
June 29, 2024
5
Extrimly good
June 19, 2024
5
Each team member was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I left feeling valued as a patient and knowing I would be in good hands in their care. Thank you, Dr Karp
June 17, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful
June 16, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was wonderful!! I was dreading the exam but she explained everything as she proceeded with the exam and it was much more tolerable than I had anticipated. She paid attention to my complicated history and listened to my concerns. I am pleased with the plan of care that is now in place!!
June 15, 2024
5
Everyone were very helpful and friendly. They make me feel comfortable. Dr Karp is awesome Dr.
June 12, 2024
5
The doctor was very attentive, informative and kind. I would recommend her any time!!!
June 10, 2024
5
I always have a great experience with Dr Karp and her staff , and she was accommodating at the last moment.
June 10, 2024
5
Excellent care and kind staff
June 9, 2024
5
No complaints at all. My experience today was my first experience and I am very pleased.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is the BEST! I can't say enough about Dr. Karp and how much she has helped me! She is EXCELLENT!!!
June 7, 2024
5
Great experience !
June 6, 2024
5
Dr Karp is the best!
June 5, 2024
5
Relieved to get my problems addressed. I'm sad it took 6 months to get an appointment. I understand this is an unusual specialty.
May 30, 2024
5
Dr Karp provided excellent care!! Office staff was very friendly
May 26, 2024
5
They made me feel real comfortable and welcome and everybody was just real nice to me and I really do appreciate that. Thank you.
May 30, 2024
5
Very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. I feel Dr Karp is very through and knowledgeable.
May 17, 2024
5
The doctor and their staff are great location at Wellstar Paulding hospital is terrible because I had a horrible time trying to find a place to park. I drove around & drove around & drove till in tears and was late by five minutes to my appointment. Wellstar Paulding please fix the parking issue
May 17, 2024
5
I am very grateful for Dr Karp and the surgery she performed for me. Her staff is courteous and helpful. I have recommended her to my friends.
May 16, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable doctor and I highly recommend her.
May 14, 2024
5
You all were wonderful and I am so thankful to God for finding you. Thank you.
May 12, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was very informative and very kind. The front people extremely helpful and nice.
May 11, 2024
5
My experience on yesterday was on point,my doctor made sure that she explained everything to me about what I was feeling and what she about to do and she took very good care of me.
May 9, 2024
5
She must be very good, takes forever to get an appointment with her
May 9, 2024
4
They were very kind and attentive and I felt very comfortable with them. They were very nice. God bless them for being so kind. Thank you.
July 5, 2024
4
My appointment was at 3pm so I left work early to get there ON TIME. I was not seen by the doctor until 4:55pm. I could have stayed at work until 4:30 and still gotten there before the doctor.
June 7, 2024
4
Very nice doctor!
May 12, 2024
3
She was truthful, she couldn't help me & recommended me to someone else. That's more than I received in 2 years. The staff was for sure great helpful & Very nice.
May 26, 2024
3
I sat in the waiting room then in the exam room almost 2 hrs. I wish that the doctor would give more options of treatment rather than have her mind set on just one thing.
May 16, 2024
3
She was truthful, she couldn't help me & recommended me to someone else. That's more than I received in 2 years. The staff was for sure great helpful & Very nice.
May 26, 2024
3
I sat in the waiting room then in the exam room almost 2 hrs. I wish that the doctor would give more options of treatment rather than have her mind set on just one thing.
May 16, 2024
4
They were very kind and attentive and I felt very comfortable with them. They were very nice. God bless them for being so kind. Thank you.
July 5, 2024
4
My appointment was at 3pm so I left work early to get there ON TIME. I was not seen by the doctor until 4:55pm. I could have stayed at work until 4:30 and still gotten there before the doctor.
June 7, 2024
4
Very nice doctor!
May 12, 2024
5
The best doctor that I ever experience.
July 4, 2024
5
10 out of 10. Dr. Karp and her support are rockstars!
June 29, 2024
5
Extrimly good
June 19, 2024
5
Each team member was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I left feeling valued as a patient and knowing I would be in good hands in their care. Thank you, Dr Karp
June 17, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful
June 16, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was wonderful!! I was dreading the exam but she explained everything as she proceeded with the exam and it was much more tolerable than I had anticipated. She paid attention to my complicated history and listened to my concerns. I am pleased with the plan of care that is now in place!!
June 15, 2024
5
Everyone were very helpful and friendly. They make me feel comfortable. Dr Karp is awesome Dr.
June 12, 2024
5
The doctor was very attentive, informative and kind. I would recommend her any time!!!
June 10, 2024
5
I always have a great experience with Dr Karp and her staff , and she was accommodating at the last moment.
June 10, 2024
5
Excellent care and kind staff
June 9, 2024
5
No complaints at all. My experience today was my first experience and I am very pleased.
June 9, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is the BEST! I can't say enough about Dr. Karp and how much she has helped me! She is EXCELLENT!!!
June 7, 2024
5
Great experience !
June 6, 2024
5
Dr Karp is the best!
June 5, 2024
5
Relieved to get my problems addressed. I'm sad it took 6 months to get an appointment. I understand this is an unusual specialty.
May 30, 2024
5
Dr Karp provided excellent care!! Office staff was very friendly
May 26, 2024
5
They made me feel real comfortable and welcome and everybody was just real nice to me and I really do appreciate that. Thank you.
May 30, 2024
5
Very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. I feel Dr Karp is very through and knowledgeable.
May 17, 2024
5
The doctor and their staff are great location at Wellstar Paulding hospital is terrible because I had a horrible time trying to find a place to park. I drove around & drove around & drove till in tears and was late by five minutes to my appointment. Wellstar Paulding please fix the parking issue
May 17, 2024
5
I am very grateful for Dr Karp and the surgery she performed for me. Her staff is courteous and helpful. I have recommended her to my friends.
May 16, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable doctor and I highly recommend her.
May 14, 2024
5
You all were wonderful and I am so thankful to God for finding you. Thank you.
May 12, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was very informative and very kind. The front people extremely helpful and nice.
May 11, 2024
5
My experience on yesterday was on point,my doctor made sure that she explained everything to me about what I was feeling and what she about to do and she took very good care of me.
May 9, 2024
5
She must be very good, takes forever to get an appointment with her
May 9, 2024
4
They were very kind and attentive and I felt very comfortable with them. They were very nice. God bless them for being so kind. Thank you.
July 5, 2024
5
The best doctor that I ever experience.
July 4, 2024
5
10 out of 10. Dr. Karp and her support are rockstars!
June 29, 2024
5
Extrimly good
June 19, 2024
5
Each team member was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I left feeling valued as a patient and knowing I would be in good hands in their care. Thank you, Dr Karp
June 17, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful
June 16, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was wonderful!! I was dreading the exam but she explained everything as she proceeded with the exam and it was much more tolerable than I had anticipated. She paid attention to my complicated history and listened to my concerns. I am pleased with the plan of care that is now in place!!
June 15, 2024
5
Everyone were very helpful and friendly. They make me feel comfortable. Dr Karp is awesome Dr.
June 12, 2024
5
The doctor was very attentive, informative and kind. I would recommend her any time!!!
June 10, 2024
5
I always have a great experience with Dr Karp and her staff , and she was accommodating at the last moment.
June 10, 2024
5
Excellent care and kind staff
June 9, 2024
5
No complaints at all. My experience today was my first experience and I am very pleased.
June 9, 2024
4
My appointment was at 3pm so I left work early to get there ON TIME. I was not seen by the doctor until 4:55pm. I could have stayed at work until 4:30 and still gotten there before the doctor.
June 7, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is the BEST! I can't say enough about Dr. Karp and how much she has helped me! She is EXCELLENT!!!
June 7, 2024
5
Great experience !
June 6, 2024
5
Dr Karp is the best!
June 5, 2024
5
They made me feel real comfortable and welcome and everybody was just real nice to me and I really do appreciate that. Thank you.
May 30, 2024
5
Relieved to get my problems addressed. I'm sad it took 6 months to get an appointment. I understand this is an unusual specialty.
May 30, 2024
3
She was truthful, she couldn't help me & recommended me to someone else. That's more than I received in 2 years. The staff was for sure great helpful & Very nice.
May 26, 2024
5
Dr Karp provided excellent care!! Office staff was very friendly
May 26, 2024
5
Very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. I feel Dr Karp is very through and knowledgeable.
May 17, 2024
5
The doctor and their staff are great location at Wellstar Paulding hospital is terrible because I had a horrible time trying to find a place to park. I drove around & drove around & drove till in tears and was late by five minutes to my appointment. Wellstar Paulding please fix the parking issue
May 17, 2024
5
I am very grateful for Dr Karp and the surgery she performed for me. Her staff is courteous and helpful. I have recommended her to my friends.
May 16, 2024
3
I sat in the waiting room then in the exam room almost 2 hrs. I wish that the doctor would give more options of treatment rather than have her mind set on just one thing.
May 16, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable doctor and I highly recommend her.
May 14, 2024
5
You all were wonderful and I am so thankful to God for finding you. Thank you.
May 12, 2024
4
Very nice doctor!
May 12, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was very informative and very kind. The front people extremely helpful and nice.
May 11, 2024
5
My experience on yesterday was on point,my doctor made sure that she explained everything to me about what I was feeling and what she about to do and she took very good care of me.
May 9, 2024
5
She must be very good, takes forever to get an appointment with her
May 9, 2024
5
She must be very good, takes forever to get an appointment with her
May 9, 2024
5
My experience on yesterday was on point,my doctor made sure that she explained everything to me about what I was feeling and what she about to do and she took very good care of me.
May 9, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was very informative and very kind. The front people extremely helpful and nice.
May 11, 2024
4
Very nice doctor!
May 12, 2024
5
You all were wonderful and I am so thankful to God for finding you. Thank you.
May 12, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is a wonderful, caring, knowledgeable doctor and I highly recommend her.
May 14, 2024
3
I sat in the waiting room then in the exam room almost 2 hrs. I wish that the doctor would give more options of treatment rather than have her mind set on just one thing.
May 16, 2024
5
I am very grateful for Dr Karp and the surgery she performed for me. Her staff is courteous and helpful. I have recommended her to my friends.
May 16, 2024
5
The doctor and their staff are great location at Wellstar Paulding hospital is terrible because I had a horrible time trying to find a place to park. I drove around & drove around & drove till in tears and was late by five minutes to my appointment. Wellstar Paulding please fix the parking issue
May 17, 2024
5
Very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. I feel Dr Karp is very through and knowledgeable.
May 17, 2024
5
Dr Karp provided excellent care!! Office staff was very friendly
May 26, 2024
3
She was truthful, she couldn't help me & recommended me to someone else. That's more than I received in 2 years. The staff was for sure great helpful & Very nice.
May 26, 2024
5
Relieved to get my problems addressed. I'm sad it took 6 months to get an appointment. I understand this is an unusual specialty.
May 30, 2024
5
They made me feel real comfortable and welcome and everybody was just real nice to me and I really do appreciate that. Thank you.
May 30, 2024
5
Dr Karp is the best!
June 5, 2024
5
Great experience !
June 6, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is the BEST! I can't say enough about Dr. Karp and how much she has helped me! She is EXCELLENT!!!
June 7, 2024
4
My appointment was at 3pm so I left work early to get there ON TIME. I was not seen by the doctor until 4:55pm. I could have stayed at work until 4:30 and still gotten there before the doctor.
June 7, 2024
5
No complaints at all. My experience today was my first experience and I am very pleased.
June 9, 2024
5
Excellent care and kind staff
June 9, 2024
5
I always have a great experience with Dr Karp and her staff , and she was accommodating at the last moment.
June 10, 2024
5
The doctor was very attentive, informative and kind. I would recommend her any time!!!
June 10, 2024
5
Everyone were very helpful and friendly. They make me feel comfortable. Dr Karp is awesome Dr.
June 12, 2024
5
Dr. Karp was wonderful!! I was dreading the exam but she explained everything as she proceeded with the exam and it was much more tolerable than I had anticipated. She paid attention to my complicated history and listened to my concerns. I am pleased with the plan of care that is now in place!!
June 15, 2024
5
Dr. Karp is wonderful
June 16, 2024
5
Each team member was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I left feeling valued as a patient and knowing I would be in good hands in their care. Thank you, Dr Karp
June 17, 2024
5
Extrimly good
June 19, 2024
5
10 out of 10. Dr. Karp and her support are rockstars!
June 29, 2024
5
The best doctor that I ever experience.
July 4, 2024
4
They were very kind and attentive and I felt very comfortable with them. They were very nice. God bless them for being so kind. Thank you.