About
Dr. Nina Karol earned her BA in English Literature from Brown University before completing her medical degree at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She finished her Internal Medicine residency at Greenwich Hospital and went on to practice in the Bronx, Pennsylvania, and Hamden before settling in Westport in 1999. She joined Internal Medicine Associates of Westport that year and became a founding partner and co-owner of Concierge Physicians of Westport in 2017. Her goal in co-founding the practice was to create a more personal, connected experience for patients.
Dr. Karol holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and has recertified twice. She brings more than 30 years of patient care experience to her work. Castle Connolly and Fairfield County have each recognized her as a Top Doctor on multiple occasions. She is an active member of the American College of Physicians. Her clinical interests include endocrine conditions such as weight management and obesity treatment, menopause management, women's health, and complex diagnostic challenges. She tailors each treatment plan to the individual patient. She has three children and enjoys walking her dogs, gardening, quilting, reading, pickleball, and golf.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, BA in English Literature
Medical School
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine, MD
Residency
Internal Medicine, Greenwich Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Karol right for?
Dr. Karol is a strong fit for adult women navigating hormonal transitions, including perimenopause and menopause. Patients managing weight, obesity, or endocrine conditions benefit from her specialized clinical focus. She also works well with patients who present complex or diagnostically challenging health situations. Her 30-plus years of experience make her particularly effective with patients who want a seasoned, relationship-driven physician.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Karol focuses on endocrine conditions, including weight management and obesity treatment. She also specializes in menopause and perimenopause management, women's health, and complex diagnostic challenges. Her clinical interests span preventive medicine and long-term internal medicine care.
Yes, Dr. Karol holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has recertified twice, reflecting her ongoing commitment to clinical standards.
Dr. Karol earned her medical degree at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Greenwich Hospital. She also holds a BA in English Literature from Brown University.
Dr. Karol brings more than 30 years of patient care experience to her practice. She settled in Westport in 1999 and has practiced in the area for over two decades.
Yes, both Castle Connolly and Fairfield County have recognized Dr. Karol as a Top Doctor on multiple occasions. She is also an active member of the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Karol co-founded Concierge Physicians of Westport in 2017. She built the practice alongside three other founding partners with the goal of creating a more personal and connected experience for patients.
Yes, Dr. Karol manages weight and obesity treatment as a core clinical focus. Concierge Physicians of Westport offers GLP-1 medication management as part of its services, and Dr. Karol brings specialized interest in this area.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026