Mrs. Karen Y. Ng MD
Family Practitioner
100 CURTIS ST PROVIDENCE RI, 02909About
Dr. Karen Ng is a family practitioner practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Ng specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ng possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1998
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 1998
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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