About
Dr. Karen Shulman brings a broad Family Medicine background and a genuine passion for the doctor-patient relationship to Advocate MD, which she joined in the summer of 2022. She earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo and her medical degree from Western University in London, Ontario. She completed her Family Medicine residency in London, Ontario as well.
Before joining Advocate MD, Dr. Shulman spent 20 years practicing at Marshfield Clinic Health System, building deep clinical experience across the full scope of Family Medicine. She loves the variety her specialty offers and prioritizes developing meaningful, lasting relationships with her patients. Colleagues and patients alike describe her as kind and sharp. She brings those qualities to every visit at Advocate MD.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Waterloo, Kinesiology
Medical School
Western University, London, Ontario
Residency
Family Medicine, London, Ontario
Who is Dr. Shulman right for?
Dr. Shulman is a strong fit for patients who value a physician who genuinely invests in the doctor-patient relationship. Her 20 years at Marshfield Clinic give her experience managing a wide range of Family Medicine concerns across all age groups. Patients who want a kind, attentive physician with deep clinical experience tend to connect well with her. She works well with individuals and families seeking consistent, long-term primary care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shulman practiced Family Medicine at Marshfield Clinic Health System for 20 years before joining Advocate MD in the summer of 2022. She trained at Western University in London, Ontario, completing both her medical degree and her Family Medicine residency there. Her undergraduate background in Kinesiology adds a strong foundation in movement and physical health.
Dr. Shulman earned her medical degree from Western University in London, Ontario. She also completed her Family Medicine residency in London, Ontario.
Dr. Shulman loves the variety that Family Medicine offers and places real emphasis on building the doctor-patient relationship. She invests time in understanding each patient personally and professionally, and the DPC model gives her the structure to do that consistently.
Dr. Shulman sees patients across all age groups and handles the full scope of Family Medicine. Her 20 years of clinical experience at Marshfield Clinic Health System prepared her to manage a wide range of acute, chronic, and preventive care needs.
Patients and colleagues describe Dr. Shulman as kind and smart. She brings warmth and clinical precision to every visit, and she genuinely enjoys the long-term relationships that Family Medicine makes possible.
Yes. Dr. Shulman earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. That background informs her understanding of movement, physical function, and the relationship between activity and health.
Doctor profile last updated March 24, 2026