About
D. grew up in Germany and first came to the Kimberton, PA area in 2001, spending a year at The Camphill School, a school serving children with developmental disabilities. He attended medical school at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany, with portions of his clinical training at McGill University in Canada and the Ita Wegman Klinik in Switzerland. After finishing medical school in 2010, he worked at the Ita Wegman Klinik as a resident physician for one year.
Dr. Knauf completed a four-year Family Medicine residency at Middlesex Hospital in Connecticut. He then completed a two-year long-distance Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Arizona Center of Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and certification in Anthroposophic Medicine. Dr. Knauf has special clinical interests in pediatrics, child development, and preventive care. He lives with his wife and two children at The Camphill School, where he serves as school physician. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing music.
Education & Training
Medical School
Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
Residency
Family Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, CT
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, Arizona Center of Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona (two-year long-distance fellowship)
Additional Training
Clinical training at McGill University, Canada and Ita Wegman Klinik, Switzerland; Resident physician at Ita Wegman Klinik for one year post-medical school
Certifications
Languages
German, English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Knauf right for?
Dr. Knauf is a strong fit for families seeking integrative, prevention-focused family medicine. Parents with young children or children with developmental concerns benefit from his deep interest in pediatrics and child development. Adults who want a physician trained in both anthroposophic and integrative medicine will connect well with his approach. He currently accepts new patient members and can typically schedule a first visit within two to four weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Knauf specializes in family medicine with a particular focus on pediatrics, child development, and preventive care. He practices integrative anthroposophic medicine, combining conventional family medicine with natural remedies, lifestyle support, and holistic therapeutic approaches.
Yes. Dr. Knauf currently accepts new patient members. He can typically see new patients within two to four weeks of enrollment.
Dr. Knauf attended medical school at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany. He completed portions of his clinical training at McGill University in Canada and at the Ita Wegman Klinik in Switzerland. He finished his Family Medicine residency at Middlesex Hospital in Connecticut.
Yes. Dr. Knauf completed a two-year Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Arizona Center of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. He also spent one year post-medical school as a resident physician at the Ita Wegman Klinik, a hospital offering integrative anthroposophic medicine in Switzerland.
Yes. Dr. Knauf holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also holds certification in Anthroposophic Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Knauf has a strong interest in pediatrics and child development. Families with children of all ages fit well within his practice. He also serves as school physician at The Camphill School in Kimberton, PA.
Dr. Knauf approaches each patient as an individual and accompanies them on their personal path toward well-being. He practices integrative anthroposophic family medicine, drawing on conventional training, integrative medicine fellowship work, and the anthroposophic tradition to support whole-person health.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026