Karen Gardner, DO

The annual membership fee at Karen Gardner, DO - MDVIP is $2,000 per year. Members can pay quarterly at $500, semi-annually at $1,000, or annually in a single payment. The fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program, including advanced screenings and tests not typically available in standard primary care.

The MDVIP Wellness Program delivers a comprehensive set of advanced screenings and diagnostic tests each year. Dr. Gardner uses the results to build a personalized wellness plan for each member. These screenings help identify risk factors early, which supports her focus on prevention and proactive chronic disease management.

Yes. Members reach Dr. Gardner directly by phone after hours and on weekends. She is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for urgent concerns. Patients consistently note her quick callbacks as one of the most valued aspects of the practice.

Yes. Dr. Gardner offers same- and next-day appointments for her members. Because the practice maintains a smaller patient panel, she has the scheduling flexibility to see patients quickly when they need care.

Members always see Dr. Gardner at appointments. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Every visit involves direct, one-on-one care with Dr. Gardner herself.

Dr. Gardner continues to bill insurance for covered medical services such as sick visits, including applicable copays, co-insurance, and deductibles. The annual membership fee covers the MDVIP Wellness Program and preventive services that insurance typically does not reimburse.

Yes. Dr. Gardner makes house calls when patients need them. During the COVID pandemic, she visited patients at home to avoid unnecessary exposure, and that level of responsiveness reflects her broader approach to care.

Dr. Gardner helps members coordinate care with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians when they need medical attention away from home. Members also have access to Medical Centers of Excellence through MDVIP for specialized care beyond what is available locally.

The practice is located at 234 South Bryn Mawr Avenue in Bryn Mawr, PA. Dr. Gardner serves patients from Delaware County, Montgomery County, Chester County, and the surrounding areas of the greater Philadelphia region.

Dr. Gardner focuses on prevention and management of chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her background as a registered dietitian informs her approach to lifestyle modification and nutrition counseling alongside evidence-based clinical treatment.