Scott Luria, MD, Adult Primary Care Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Karen Abernathy is an internal medicine physician at the University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor at the Larner College of Medicine at UVM in Burlington, VT. She specializes in obesity and weight loss counseling, preventative medicine, women's health , ADD/ADHD, diabete...

I strive to clearly explain diagnosis and treatment options to patients so they can make informed decisions about their mental health care. If possible, I try to reduce use of unnecessary medications. I’m currently interested in the intersection of food and mental health. Ultimately, I take a practical approach to patient care to create a collaborative treatment plan that ideally goes beyond a prescription.

Listening to patients and guiding them to make good healthcare decisions is a rewarding, collaborative process. My patients are adults and seniors, so I'm especially interested in helping them with disease prevention, cardiovascular health, and nutrition. “Primary care offers me the incredible opportunity to build connections and relationships with patients on a deeply human level. That approach motivates me to keep learning and adapting—and helps them receive the best care possible. I want patients to know that I'll always meet them where they are and support them through health challenges and improvements.