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Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD

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(Dr. Karen E Elizabeth Perkins)

(114 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: women's health issues, prenatal care, hypertension (high blood pressure), and more.

1906 BELLEVIEW AVENUE
ROANOKE, VA 24014

(540) 981-7000

Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD is a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD is affiliated with Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

1906 BELLEVIEW AVENUE
ROANOKE, VA 24014

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Some issues Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2012 were lab tests, diabetes management and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	27
diabetes management	28
doctor visit	158
lab tests	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	17
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	224
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	12
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	22
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	230
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	15
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	231
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	17
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	226
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	16
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	200
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	12
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	13
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	123

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	134
inpatient care	114

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	26
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in ROANOKE, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

blood draw	27
diabetes management	28
doctor visit	183
hospital care	107
inpatient care	105
lab tests	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	104
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	12
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	7
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: Franklin Square Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 114 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in ROANOKE, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karen E. Perkins, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$19 NovaSure $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$19

Biography

Dr. Karen Perkins' area of specialization is family medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Perkins include newborn care, contraception (birth control), and depression. Dr. Perkins is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Before completing her residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center, Dr. Perkins attended medical school at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Carilion Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Perkins is currently accepting new patients at her office in ROANOKE, VA.