About
Dr. Karen Betten holds board certifications in both Family Medicine (ABFM) and Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM). She completed her undergraduate studies at Hope College before earning her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. Her Family Medicine residency took place at The Medical Center in Beaver, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.
Early in her career, collaboration with other physicians introduced Dr. Betten to the concept of food as medicine. That perspective led her to pursue additional training in integrative and functional medicine, as well as medical acupuncture. She brings more than a decade of experience using bioidentical hormone therapy for women. Her clinical work concentrates on perimenopause, menopause, thyroid conditions including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and the root-cause factors that shape long-term health. Outside the clinic, Dr. Betten and her partner Matt co-founded a regenerative farm in pursuit of nutrient-dense food production, a direct expression of her conviction that nourishment and lifestyle shape well-being.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Hope College
Medical School
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit
Residency
Family Medicine, The Medical Center, Beaver, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh)
Additional Training
Additional training in integrative and functional medicine, and medical acupuncture
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Betten right for?
Dr. Betten is a strong fit for adult women navigating perimenopause or menopause who want thorough, unhurried care. Women dealing with hot flashes, fatigue, brain fog, low libido, weight gain, or anxiety will find her approach particularly relevant. She also serves women managing thyroid conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Patients who want a physician who addresses root causes, including sleep, nutrition, and stress, rather than symptoms alone, tend to do well with her. Dr. Betten works best with women ready to engage as active partners in their own health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Betten specializes in perimenopause, menopause, hormone imbalance, and thyroid conditions including Hashimoto's thyroiditis. She also treats common symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, anxiety, and low libido. Her work addresses long-term risk factors related to osteoporosis, dementia, and heart health as well.
Dr. Betten uses bioidentical hormone therapy and brings more than a decade of experience with this approach. She looks at hormones alongside sleep, nutrition, stress, and movement rather than treating hormones in isolation. Her goal is to identify root causes and build a plan tailored to each patient.
Yes. Dr. Betten holds board certification in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) and in Integrative Holistic Medicine through the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM). She also pursued additional training in integrative and functional medicine, as well as medical acupuncture.
Dr. Betten earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. She completed her undergraduate studies at Hope College and her Family Medicine residency at The Medical Center in Beaver, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.
Yes. Dr. Betten has extensive experience treating thyroid conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis. When appropriate, she uses glandular thyroid medications such as Armour or NP Thyroid. She also uses low-dose naltrexone (LDN) as a treatment option for qualifying patients.
Dr. Betten does not perform acupuncture treatments or functional medicine testing at Betten Integrative Medicine. She pursued training in both areas and refers patients to trusted local providers when those services would be beneficial.
Early in her career, Dr. Betten worked alongside physicians who introduced her to the concept of food as medicine. That experience shaped her belief that healing requires more than prescriptions alone. She and her partner Matt co-founded a regenerative farm focused on nutrient-dense food production, which reflects that same conviction.
Initial visits run at least 90 minutes. Dr. Betten uses that time to review health history, discuss concerns in depth, and develop an individualized care plan.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026