Dr. Karen Y. Perkins, MD, MPH

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Karen Y. Perkins, who serves patients in Baltimore, Maryland.

Recognized as a top obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Perkins cares for women throughout their pregnancies, straight through to the delivery of their baby. She is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center & Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Mercy Medical Center is a 142-year-old, university affiliated medical facility named one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation and among 10 best centers for women’s health care. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, it is located in the heart of downtown Baltimore. Its mission is rooted in respecting humanity and delivering care that is marked by courtesy, respect, and compassion for all.

Sinai Hospital was founded in 1866 as the Hebrew Hospital and Asylum and is a Jewish-sponsored healthcare organization providing care for all people. With 504 beds and 35 newborn bassinets, it is a nonprofit institution with a mission of providing quality patient care, teaching, and research.

A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Perkins is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Holding over three decades of experience, she graduated with her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1991. She then went on to perform her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University Medical Center in 1996. She also holds a Master of Public Health degree from Harvard School of Public Health.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

Named a Top Doctor by Baltimore Magazine in 2015, Dr. Perkins’ is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018).

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