Dr. Karen Anne Todd, MD

Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, transplanted to NC at age 10
Completed high school at NC School of Science and Mathematics (Class of ’84)
Attended NCSU and received a BS in Zoology (Class of ’87– Go Pack!), ECU School of Medicine (Class of ’92).
Internship at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Residency at Duke University Medical Center.
Married to Dan Todd since 1989 (also an alum of NCSSM and NCSU), proud mom of Emmalee and Daniel (both in high school now).

Interests include travel, photography, scrapbooking, swimming and SCUBA, tennis, spending time with family and friends, reading, cooking, volunteering, cheering for the Pack and the ‘Canes!
Most exciting place to visit: Alaska
Favorite food: ANYTHING CHOCOLATE!
Favorite color: turquoise
Favorite way to relax: on the screened porch with a good book and my cat!
Favorite quote: You must be the change you want to see in the world (Gandhi).

When I was growing up, I thought I wanted to be a veterinarian. I …really loved animals! Started at NC State and had a change of heart, and after a few summers of coaching and teaching children at a local pool, I began to think of “human medicine” as an option. During college, I worked at Rex Hospital as a receptionist in the emergency department, and then I got a job with Kaiser Permanente as a medical assistant in their OB/GYN office on Blue Ridge Rd. I gained admittance to ECU Brody School of Medicine and began my medical studies in 1988. It was a close call choosing between family medicine and pediatrics, but after some specialized rotations in my 4th year of med school, I decided on pediatrics. I have never regretted that choice! Taking care of babies, children, and adolescents as they grow and become amazing young people is one of the greatest joys of my life. It is my privilege to partner with their families in guiding them toward adulthood.