Karen Halpert, MD

I chose to become a doctor so I could combine my love for science with my enjoyment of helping others. I try to approach every patient as a whole person and help them achieve lifelong health. My areas of interest include sports medicine, ultrasound-guided injections, regenerative medicine, custom orthotics, acute and overuse sports injuries, minor fracture care, non-operative management of osteoarthritis and chronic tendinopathy, plant-based nutrition, and urgent care. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog going to the beach, hiking, exercising, and traveling. I also love watching all UNC sports!

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a doctor. My dad being a high school science teacher and my mom being a registered nurse might have had something to do with that dream. The idea of being part of something bigger than yourself, being able to serve in, and positively influence, the community is something that always interested me about medicine. Being able to help people get and stay well and healthy excites me. I believe the best kind of patient is a patient who is fully invested and interested in their wellness and healthcare. I truly think it is my job to present the patient with a list of options and to discuss the pros and cons of each. Every patient is different, so every situation and subsequent choice is unique. There are some straightforward decisions in medicine, but, most of the time, there are an array of choices and helping the patient making the best decision for themselves is a vital part of my job. Outside of the office, I can be found driving my children places and watching them play sports and grow into great human beings. I enjoy doing hot yoga and other forms of exercise.