Natalie E. Karp, MD

Dr. Karp joined Carilion Clinic in August of 2017. She completed residency at the University of Virginia, followed by a three-year fellowship in Urogynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan where she trained under some of the most renowned faculty surgeons in this field. Dr. Karp has expertise in vaginal reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, as well as treatment options for urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and fistulas. She has published research on rectovaginal fistulas, urinary tract infections, and operative management of ovaries at the time of hysterectomy. During her training, she was involved in the specialty care of postpartum women with pelvic floor disorders, as well as women with bowel control disorders. Her clinical interests include vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse; surgery for rectovaginal fistulas; and treatment of urinary incontinence with Botox, sacral neuromodulation, and retropubic slings. She also currently serves as the Assistant Medical Student Clerkship Director for the Department of Obstetrics in Gynecology, and has research interests in undergraduate and graduate medical education, narrative medicine, and physician burnout. 2014: Anne L. Brodie Outstanding Resident Clinician Award 2014: Nominee for Outstanding Professionalism, Resident Physician 2012: Young Scientist Award 2010: Eric C. Schelin Award for Most Outstanding Student in Obstetrics & Gynecology