About
Dr. Camtu Karrenbauer founded Karrenbauer Integrative Family Medicine to bring integrative primary care to families across North Carolina's Triangle area. She practices at the intersection of family medicine and functional medicine. Her clinical work focuses on blending conventional treatments with evidence-based alternative therapies.
Dr. Karrenbauer approaches every patient as a whole person. She looks beyond isolated symptoms to identify root causes of chronic illness and aging-related conditions. Nutritional counseling, fitness guidance, and stress management all factor into the care plans she builds. She holds the patient-provider relationship as central to her practice and takes extended time with each member she serves.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Karrenbauer right for?
Dr. Karrenbauer is a strong fit for adults and families who want care that addresses the root causes of health problems. Patients managing chronic illnesses or aging-related conditions benefit from her integrative approach. She works well with people ready to make meaningful lifestyle changes around nutrition, fitness, and stress. Those who value a close, ongoing relationship with their physician will find her model particularly well-suited to their needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Karrenbauer focuses on chronic illness and aging-related conditions. She also supports patients working through lifestyle-driven health concerns like poor nutrition, low fitness, and high stress. Her integrative approach means she considers the full picture of a patient's health before building a care plan.
Dr. Karrenbauer combines conventional medicine with evidence-based alternative therapies. She looks for root causes rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Her care plans often incorporate nutritional counseling, fitness guidance, and stress management alongside standard medical treatment.
Dr. Karrenbauer practices both family medicine and functional medicine. These two disciplines allow her to treat patients across age groups while also investigating the underlying biological and lifestyle factors behind chronic health issues.
Yes. Dr. Karrenbauer connects with patients through secure video conference, phone, email, and text messaging. This gives members flexible options for reaching her without always coming into the Cary office.
Yes. Dr. Karrenbauer built KIFM to serve the healthcare needs of entire families. She handles annual exams, chronic condition management, urgent health concerns, and preventive care for patients of varying ages and health backgrounds.
Dr. Karrenbauer integrates alternative therapies alongside conventional treatment rather than relying on one approach alone. She dedicates extended time to each patient visit. That depth of engagement allows her to understand lifestyle factors, personal goals, and health history before recommending a course of care.
Yes. Nutritional counseling, fitness guidance, and stress management are core parts of the care Dr. Karrenbauer provides. She develops personalized plans based on each patient's goals and lifestyle rather than offering generic recommendations.
New patients can request a complimentary meet-and-greet consultation through the KIFM website. That introductory visit lets prospective members get to know Dr. Karrenbauer and ask questions before enrolling. Enrollment happens online through the practice's website.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026