About
Dr. Karlene Ross earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biopsychology from Vassar College in 1992. She went on to complete her Doctorate of Medicine at the State University of New York Downstate in Brooklyn. She then completed her internship and Family Medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia, finishing in 2000. The American Board of Family Medicine has granted her board certification, and Maryland licenses her to practice.
Dr. Ross started her Waldorf practice in 2007, with her mother serving as her only staff member. Her practice grew to over 1,200 community members before she transitioned to the MDVIP model to spend more meaningful time with each patient. She is passionate about obesity, women's health, diabetes, and menopause care. During her years living and working in Washington Heights, she developed Medical Spanish fluency. Southern Maryland has been home to her and her children for more than 20 years. Outside medicine, she pursues her passion for wine as both an enthusiast and a student.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Vassar College, Bachelor of Arts, Biopsychology, 1992
Medical School
State University of New York Downstate, Doctorate of Medicine, 1997
Residency
Family Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia, 1998-2000
Additional Training
Internship, New York-Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia, New York, NY, 1997-1998
Certifications
Languages
Medical Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ross right for?
Dr. Ross is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with a family medicine physician. She works especially well with women managing menopause, diabetes, or obesity. Patients who want a personalized wellness plan grounded in evidence-based medicine will find her approach matches their goals. She also serves home-bound patients with direct home visits. Spanish-speaking patients can communicate with her in Medical Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ross focuses on obesity, women's health, diabetes, and menopause care. She brings these specialties together within a family medicine framework. Her personalized plans address nutrition, weight management, exercise, and supplements tailored to each patient's needs.
Yes. The American Board of Family Medicine has board certified Dr. Ross. She also holds an active medical license in Maryland.
Dr. Ross earned her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate in Brooklyn. She completed both her internship and her Family Medicine residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia in New York City, finishing her residency in 2000.
Yes. Dr. Ross speaks Medical Spanish. She developed this fluency while living and working in Washington Heights in New York City.
Dr. Ross has practiced in Southern Maryland for nearly two decades. She moved to Waldorf to be closer to family and has called Southern Maryland home for over 20 years.
Yes. Dr. Ross visits home-bound patients directly. She also helps patients who need transportation arrange a way to reach the office.
Dr. Ross opened her Waldorf practice in 2007. Her mother served as her only employee at the front desk. The practice grew to over 1,200 members before she transitioned to the MDVIP model.
Dr. Ross grounds her approach in evidence-based medicine. She uses the annual MDVIP Wellness Program to develop personalized plans for each patient. Those plans cover weight loss, nutrition, exercise goals, and vitamins and supplements.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026