Dr. Yvonne KarneyMD, FACOG, ABAARM
Functional Medicine
at Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine — Crystal Lake, IL
About
Dr. Yvonne Karney brings more than 25 years of clinical experience and over 80,000 patient encounters to her work at Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine. S. Air Force physician, serving on active duty for eight years. After leaving the military in 2003, she built her career as an Ob/Gyn physician in the Chicago suburbs and served as chairman of her hospital's Ob/Gyn Department for two years.
She holds board certification through the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and carries additional certification from the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Her pivot toward functional medicine grew from personal experience with chronic fatigue and a deepening conviction that conventional answers were not enough for her patients. She pursued advanced training through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, The Institute for Functional Medicine, The American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and The Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health. Today she focuses on hormone optimization, thyroid and adrenal function, autoimmune dysfunction, gut health, and genomics-driven precision medicine. She also trains other physicians in functional medicine and has appeared on CBS Chicago News and Bloom TV to discuss breast health and hormone care. She is passionate about helping patients understand the biology behind their symptoms, not simply managing them.
Education & Training
Medical School
Loma Linda University
Additional Training
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine; Institute for Functional Medicine; American Academy of Environmental Medicine; Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Karney right for?
Dr. Karney is a strong fit for adult women navigating midlife health transitions. Patients dealing with hormonal imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, or early autoimmune conditions benefit from her root-cause approach. She works well with patients who have received normal lab results but still feel unwell. Her broad toolkit suits those who want to explore genomics, neurofeedback, or advanced women's wellness treatments. Illinois residents can work with her entirely via telemedicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Karney treats hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, autoimmune dysfunction, and gut health disorders. She also addresses chronic fatigue, perimenopause, menopause, and metabolic concerns. Her clinical approach uses genomics and precision medicine to guide individualized treatment plans.
Yes. Dr. Karney holds board certification through the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and carries additional certification from the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She also completed advanced training through the Institute for Functional Medicine, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health.
S. Air Force physician for eight years. After leaving the military in 2003, she practiced as an Ob/Gyn in the Chicago suburbs and served as chairman of her hospital's Ob/Gyn Department. She brings over 25 years of clinical experience and more than 80,000 patient encounters to her work at Vitality Renewal.
Dr. Karney draws a clear distinction between "normal range" and "optimum" lab values. She uses that lens to evaluate results that conventional providers might dismiss. This approach often uncovers underlying imbalances that standard care misses.
Yes. Dr. Karney sees Illinois residents entirely via telemedicine. Out-of-state patients complete their first visit in person at the Crystal Lake office, after which telemedicine visits become available.
Dr. Karney offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, neurofeedback, frequency specific microcurrent, and genomics-driven precision medicine. She also uses in-office technologies including EmpowerRF by InMode for women's wellness and a QT breast scanner that requires no compression and no radiation.
Yes. Dr. Karney trains other physicians in functional medicine. She has also appeared on CBS Chicago News and Bloom TV to discuss breast health and hormone care.
Dr. Karney offers EmpowerRF by InMode, which includes Forma-V, V-Tone, and Morpheus8V for pelvic and vaginal wellness. She also provides anti-aging treatments including Lumecca IPL, Morpheus8 Burst, and Diolaze XL. These services complement her clinical hormone and functional medicine work.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026