About
Dr. Karen Saylor is a geriatrics and internal medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience caring for older adults. She holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. A native of New York, she earned her BS from Stony Brook University and her MD from Upstate Medical University. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Medical Center of Delaware, then pursued a Geriatric Fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle. She settled in Maine in 2015 and opened Coastal Maine Direct Care four years later.
Dr. Saylor focuses on geriatric health and wellness, chronic disease management, dementia care, and medication management. She is deeply committed to palliative and end-of-life care. She works closely with families and caregivers to help patients maintain independence and quality of life. Beyond her clinical work, she has served as Board Chair and President of the Maine Medical Association. She currently serves as President-Elect of the New England Regional Direct Primary Care Alliance. She sees patients age 55 and older.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stony Brook University, BS
Medical School
Upstate Medical University
Residency
Internal Medicine, Medical Center of Delaware
Fellowship
Geriatrics, University of Washington, Seattle
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Saylor right for?
Dr. Saylor is the right fit for adults 55 and older seeking expert geriatric care. Patients managing dementia, complex medication regimens, or chronic conditions benefit from her focused approach. She works well with families navigating care decisions for aging loved ones. Patients who value advance care planning and palliative support will find her an engaged and knowledgeable partner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Saylor sees patients age 55 and older. Her entire clinical focus centers on older adults, and she has dedicated more than 20 years of practice to that population.
Yes. Dr. Saylor holds board certification in both Geriatrics and Internal Medicine. She completed her Geriatric Fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle before building her career in Maine.
Dr. Saylor specializes in geriatric health and wellness, chronic disease management, dementia care, and medication management. She also provides palliative and end-of-life care for patients and their families.
Dr. Saylor takes a comprehensive approach to dementia care. She conducts memory and cognitive testing and works directly with families and caregivers to build practical care plans. She focuses on supporting patient independence and quality of life at every stage.
Yes. Medication review and deprescribing are among Dr. Saylor's core clinical interests. She evaluates medication regimens carefully, with the goal of optimizing safety and reducing unnecessary prescriptions for older patients.
Dr. Saylor has served as both Board Chair and President of the Maine Medical Association. She currently serves as President-Elect of the New England Regional Direct Primary Care Alliance, reflecting her commitment to advancing primary care in the region.
Yes. Dr. Saylor provides palliative care and advance care planning for patients and families. She approaches end-of-life care with attention to both the patient's medical needs and their personal priorities.
Yes. Dr. Saylor offers a one-time comprehensive geriatric assessment for $400. This visit provides a thorough evaluation of an older adult's health, cognition, medications, and functional status.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026