About
Dr. Karen Russell-Little is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 20 years of experience serving Detroit-area communities. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Coppin State College in Baltimore and her Master of Science in Public Health from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit in 2001. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois Chicago and a second residency at Indiana University in Indianapolis.
Dr. Russell-Little holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She integrates traditional and plant-based medicine to help patients build individualized wellness plans. Her clinical passions include disease prevention, cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension, and weight management. She founded Amity Health Gives in 2000 and has owned Amity Internal Medicine and Amity Total Body since 2015. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the National Medical Association, among other professional organizations. Outside the clinic, she volunteers as a basketball coach and academic tutor at the YMCA, mentors students through Vanderbilt University's Big Brother/Sister Program, and speaks on health topics in her community. The Michigan Chronicle recognized her with the Women of Excellence Award in both 2004 and 2024.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Coppin State College, Baltimore, MD - Bachelor of Science, Biology (1994)
Medical School
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI - Doctorate of Medicine (2001)
Residency
University of Illinois Chicago - Internal Medicine (2001-2003); Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN (2004-2005)
Additional Training
Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN - Master of Science, Public Health (1996)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Russell-Little right for?
Dr. Russell-Little is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive, integrative approach to primary care. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular conditions benefit from her focused clinical expertise. Those interested in plant-based medicine alongside traditional treatment find her approach well-suited to their goals. She also serves patients pursuing weight management or respiratory disease support. Spanish-speaking patients benefit from her practice's bilingual staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Russell-Little focuses on cardiovascular health, diabetes, hypertension, respiratory disease, and weight management. She approaches each condition through a combination of traditional medicine and plant-based therapies. Disease prevention also forms a central part of her clinical practice.
Dr. Russell-Little blends plant-based therapies with conventional internal medicine to build individualized wellness plans. She tailors this integrative approach to each patient's specific health goals and medical history. This combination supports both chronic disease management and long-term prevention.
Yes. Dr. Russell-Little holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has practiced internal medicine for over 20 years in the Detroit area.
Dr. Russell-Little earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois Chicago and a second residency at Indiana University in Indianapolis. She also holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Meharry Medical College.
Yes. Dr. Russell-Little serves patients from the greater Detroit area, including Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Southfield, Pontiac, and surrounding communities.
Yes. Many staff members at the practice speak Spanish. This extends accessible care to Detroit's Spanish-speaking communities.
Dr. Russell-Little holds affiliations with Corewell Health and DMC/Beaumont Hospital. These affiliations support continuity of care when patients require hospital-level services.
The Michigan Chronicle honored Dr. Russell-Little with the Women of Excellence Award in both 2004 and 2024. This recognition reflects her clinical contributions and community involvement across two decades.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026