Karen Young, M.D.

Dr. Karen Young is a family medicine doctor in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She specializes in preventive medicine, women’s health, pediatric and adolescent care, men’s health, and senior wellness, addressing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, menopause, and chronic illness management. Her practice emphasizes patient education and long-term health, offering guidance on topics ranging from newborn care and vaccinations to puberty, nutrition, emotional well-being, and home safety. She serves individuals and families across Perth Amboy and surrounding communities, earning a 4.80 rating from patients for her compassionate, thorough approach.

Dr. Young is a board-certified family physician with a strong commitment to community health. A New Jersey native, she earned her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree in biomedical ethics from Brown University. She completed her family medicine residency at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey, and currently practices with Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group. She is actively involved in local health initiatives, including community screenings and educational programs, and holds leadership roles in professional organizations such as the American Academy of Family Physicians and the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians. She has been recognized as a NJ Top Doc for five consecutive years and named one of New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Doctors.

Located at 462 Barclay Street, Dr. Young’s office sits just a short distance from key community institutions. It is about 0.1 miles from Raritan Bay Medical Center, approximately 0.2 miles from Rose M. Lopez Elementary School, and within 0.3 miles of the Perth Amboy Fire Department, Perth Amboy Police Station, and the Route 440 Connector. The office is on Barclay Street, positioned near these essential public services.

Her online presence is consistently strong, with a website that search engines read cleanly and well-documented business information available across the web. This visibility ensures patients and partners can easily access her credentials, services, and community involvement. Her professional reputation is built on reliability, expertise, and deep community engagement.

Dr. Karen Young’s dedication to holistic, family-centered care makes her a trusted medical resource in Perth Amboy, where health and accessibility are central to everyday life.