About
Dr. Kara Keefe is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Henrico, Virginia. She holds additional training in lifestyle medicine, which informs her whole-person approach to patient care. Dr. Keefe founded Rooted Direct Primary Care to build meaningful, lasting relationships with her patients. She wanted to deliver high-quality, personalized care free from the constraints of insurance-driven visit structures.
Dr. Keefe's clinical focus spans family medicine, preventive medicine, and functional medicine. She sees patients of all ages and supports them across their individual wellness journeys. Members can reach her directly by text, call, or email. She offers same-day or next-day appointments, longer visits for complex concerns, and telemedicine. Comprehensive wellness exams, chronic disease management, and acute care all fall within her scope of practice.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Training in lifestyle medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Keefe right for?
Dr. Keefe is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a primary care physician who knows them by name. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from her focus on preventive and lifestyle medicine. Patients who want same-day access and direct communication with their doctor find her model particularly valuable. She also serves patients without insurance who need reliable, affordable primary care. Anyone looking for a thorough wellness exam with bloodwork review and personalized follow-through will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Keefe treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine. Her scope includes acute illness, chronic disease management, and preventive care. She also applies lifestyle medicine principles to conditions like metabolic disease, hypertension, and weight-related concerns. Her goal is to address root causes and support long-term wellness.
Yes, Dr. Keefe holds board certification in family medicine. She also has additional training in lifestyle medicine, which she integrates into her clinical practice. This background allows her to take a whole-person approach to both prevention and treatment.
Dr. Keefe centers her practice on the relationship between patient and physician. She spends real time with each patient, whether in the office or via telemedicine. Her approach draws on family medicine and lifestyle medicine to address both immediate concerns and long-term health goals.
Yes. Dr. Keefe is reachable by text, phone call, and email. Members can communicate with her directly without going through a call center or waiting for a callback. This direct access is a core feature of the Rooted Direct Primary Care membership.
Dr. Keefe practices family medicine, which means she cares for patients across a wide range of ages. She welcomes individuals and entire families as members of the practice.
Dr. Keefe conducts true wellness exams that go beyond a standard checkup. Each exam includes a comprehensive physical, bloodwork review, discussion of recommended screenings, and vaccinations as needed. She takes time to understand each patient's health history and goals.
Yes. Dr. Keefe offers telemedicine appointments for members. Patients can choose an in-office visit, a phone call, or a video visit depending on their needs and preferences.
Dr. Keefe offers same-day or next-day appointments for acute concerns. Members do not sit on long waitlists. For new or complex issues, she schedules longer visits to allow adequate time for discussion and care planning.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026