Education and Certifications
Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Residency and Internship in Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent’s Hospital, New York, NY
M.D., University of Arizona,
Tucson, AZB.S. in Biochemistry, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Biography
Dr. Karen Galichon is joining WellcomeMD so she can “spend more time with patients and provide better quality care for my patients.”
She takes a holistic approach to medicine, having completed a course of study with the Andrew Weil Institute. In addition, she has studied acupuncture and learned various aspects of integrative medicine such as herbal treatments, nutritional supplements, as well lifestyle and preventive measures. She has also taken courses in hypnosis.
Dr. Galichon is board-certified in internal medicine and has more than 30 years of experience. The most recent ten years have been here in Richmond, at the HCA Primary Health Group in Short Pump.
She finds her practice most rewarding when she’s able to help motivate her patients to adopt healthier lifestyles. “The best part of my job is when someone comes in and they lost 20 pounds on their own. It’s easier now with Ozempic and Mounjaro, but I still have patients who do it on their own.”
Dr. Galichon treats all chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. She has helped patients with auto-immune disease, and assists many patients with weight loss, with and without medicinal treatment. She also has long experience with women’s health, including the use of bioidentical hormone treatments, as well as caring for patients who currently, or have previously had, cancer.
She is originally from Ohio and attended the University of Arizona in Tucson for her undergraduate and medical degrees. After medical school she moved to New York City and completed an internship and residency at Saint Vincent’s Hospital. She continued to practice in New York before moving to Richmond for a different quality of life for her family.
Dr. Galichon enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Her eldest daughter is starting her first year at the University of Virginia, and the youngest is a high school senior. She likes to get in a good workout: running, lifting weights, hiking, or riding her bike.
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Proactive Integrative Care
Safeguard your health with a progressive approach to prevention. We begin with a 1.5 hour, annual physical tuned to your personalized risk factors. Don't trust your health to a cursory review or a government guideline.
Physician-Led Anti-Aging
We treat the loss of strength, vitality, and sexual function that can accompany aging by understanding and treating the root causes of these symptoms. Cardiometabolic health, hormone balance, gut health, and other factors can have major impact on how you feel and perform.
90-Minute Annual Physical
We emphasize our thorough annual physical examination, which includes a series of test to chart changes in a patient’s profile. These tests are the foundation for effective health recommendations.
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Our job does not stop with good advice. We create, manage, and help you execute a plan for your optimal health. We are there for you 24/7 by text, email, and phone.
Advanced Labs
Standard labs look for the most common indicators but don't take into account your personal thresholds and history. Our advanced lab panels and genetic profiling go far beyond the ordinary to detect issues before they affect your health.
Physician-Led Weight Loss
Weight loss resistance is a frustrating reality for many. While calories in/calories out matter, your hormones may matter more. We test and optimize key hormones that contribute to your sense of well being, metabolism, calorie burn, fat retention, and hunger.
Wellness Coaching
In-depth diet and fitness review with a personal health coach. Explore genetically tuned diet and exercise guidelines designed to help you feel and perform your best.
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