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Karen A Doherty-Wells, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

518-373-4500
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
518-373-4500

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Physician Assistant

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Clifton Park Family Practice

1 Tallow Wood Dr
Clifton Park , NY 12065

View hours
Monday
7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday
7:30am - 6:00pm
Friday
7:30am - 4:00pm
Clifton Park Family Practice

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Albany-Hudson Valley Physician Assistant Program (1989)

Board Certifications

Physician Assistant, Physician Assistants, National Commission on Certification of (1990)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.7 out of 5

(216 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

249 Reviews

09/25/2024

Stay as awesome as you are

09/03/2024

It was a great experience overall.

08/23/2024

Karen Doherty-Wells is an excellent provider!

08/15/2024

I have been going to this practice for over 20 years and have always had excellent care. Everyone is always very helpful and very professional

08/13/2024

I’ve said it all in the notes above!

08/09/2024

Karen always listens and responds.

07/25/2024

nothing to add.

07/17/2024

Karen was excellent and very attentive to my concerns.

06/26/2024

Friendly and explained everything.

06/05/2024

Appreciate your caring and understanding

05/03/2024

was great

04/24/2024

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT!!

04/16/2024

I feel well looked after at this practice.

04/10/2024

He made me feel it ease and was very professional.

04/04/2024

Has always been a positive experience

04/02/2024

Karen is a like a breathe of fresh air very happy i found her for my primary dr. As she is very thorough and she listens to your concerns

04/02/2024

Karen Doherty Wells is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate.

03/26/2024

My doctor Karen is amazing

03/22/2024

Thank you Karen!! She is so easy to talk to, very caring., explains everything.

03/22/2024

Highly recommend Karen Wells and feel blessed that she is my primary

03/21/2024

I am glad to have Karen Doherty-Wells as my care provider. I feel she concern and cares for my health.

03/19/2024

Focused entirely on my care and concerns for the time with me

03/19/2024

Karen is amazing!!

03/14/2024

Always friendly and courteous people

03/12/2024

I cannot say it enough. Karen has been just wonderful. I appreciate how much time she takes with me to explain things and ensure I am cared for without rushing yet an efficient way.

03/12/2024

Karen is always very attentive to my concerns. I was very pleased she was able to see me on such short notice.

02/29/2024

Karen listened to my questions and concerns and talked through options with me

02/28/2024

I am very pleased with the medical care that I get from this group. I am so so happy. I switched to the Saint peters group. Thank you for your medical care.

02/22/2024

Just keep doing what you are doing. Thanks for taking care of me and my wife.,

02/21/2024

Keep up the good work

02/21/2024

Dr. Karen Dougherty-Wells has always been great. I am glad that she is younger than me so she will be around for a long time for me. That goes for the staff also. You are all wonderful.

02/20/2024

All was excellent

02/16/2024

She is very informative and tells me what i need to do

02/15/2024

I am very happy with my provider and the staff at this healthcare facility. From check in to check out, everyone was outstanding

02/13/2024

Dr. Doherty-Wells is great and puts me at ease!

02/07/2024

She’s one of the best!

02/01/2024

I feel so fortunate to have great care.

01/26/2024

Karen was great

01/24/2024

Had a routine question and it was explained in words that I understood.

01/17/2024

Respectful

01/17/2024

took time didnot feel rushed

01/16/2024

I already did

01/09/2024

Karen is the best!

12/29/2023

THE STAFF WAS NICE TOO!!

12/28/2023

I like her I think that she tries very hard to help the people she has. And I think she really cares that was your issues are and how to solve them

12/19/2023

This was a 'sick' visit - and appreciate the fact that she was able to see me the same day I called

12/19/2023

Listen and explained what she was reading and thinking about relative to

12/19/2023

Open and thoughtful

12/15/2023

The overall experience was perfect. The lab was great too. I actually asked the lab who I could relay my very positive feed

12/12/2023

The receptionist in training was very kind and polite.

12/08/2023

I will continue to go to this practice,because they are wonderful

11/29/2023

Very goo experience overall.

11/29/2023

She is very thorough with me

11/28/2023

Great visit.

11/28/2023

Very happy with the care i have received from Karen Doherty-Wells. I have seen her a couple of times now and she is the best health care provider I've ever had.

11/26/2023

Excellent staff very professional.

11/23/2023

Knew my history.

11/15/2023

I would recommend the practice to my family and friends

11/11/2023

Knowledgeable, professional, friendly, even working on normal day off

11/10/2023

Karen is very knowledgeable and explains everything in detail - a very lovely person

11/08/2023

I really liked Karen’s interactions with me,and I am very satisfied with how I’ve been treated each time I’ve been seen or had to call for a request. Your staff is friendly and accommodating and treats the patient really well. Thank you

10/30/2023

Karen analyzed and provided what was needed to resolve my knee problem, including scheduling a MRI for me.

10/21/2023

She always remains on top of things!

10/20/2023

Excellent care!

10/20/2023

KAREN SHOWS EMPATHY ALL THE TIME.

10/19/2023

LOVE HER! But she is always late - I took the FIRST appointment so I could get in and get out, I have to go to work, and she was 20 minutes late!

10/19/2023

She is the Best!

10/19/2023

Karen is always attentive to my concerns, explains everything completely and never makes me feel rushed.

10/19/2023

Caring

10/18/2023

Everything was very good

10/17/2023

A+

10/11/2023

Felt she was thorough.

10/08/2023

Karen is easy to talk to. She listens and is thorough in her care.

10/05/2023

I really felt listened to

09/23/2023

I always feel that I am getting excellent care.

09/20/2023

Terrific service and compassion.

09/20/2023

she is very good.

09/14/2023

Positive visit

09/09/2023

It was obvious she was very busy but still gave me her full attention.

09/05/2023

Karen Dougherty wells is an incredible practitioner and we love her

09/04/2023

kind

08/27/2023

Always the best.

08/23/2023

Excellent job treating me with kindness.

08/22/2023

considering the fact that this was my first time visit to doctor Karen wells. , I liked her friendly manner she was good .

08/19/2023

Entire staff is very personable, caring, patient and offered positive information for me to take into consideration.

08/15/2023

Karen is very caring and took time to explain things is ways i would understand

08/04/2023

I am extremely happy with Karen as my provider.

08/02/2023

My appointment was me watching my provider type into the computer, sending my script to the pharmacy and ordering tests for my next appointment. I did not need an appointment for her to complete these things.

08/02/2023

Scheduled me for x-ray. Didnt dismiss my concerns.

07/27/2023

Excellent- knowledgeable and compassionate.

07/27/2023

Very good

07/26/2023

She is nice and that makes a huge difference.

07/26/2023

Karen is top flight, on top of her game, truly a credit to her profession

07/24/2023

Courtesy Compassion & Knowledge

07/22/2023

The nurse I had that day was very friendly.

07/20/2023

best primary caregiver ever

07/19/2023

Very professional

07/19/2023

Careing

07/15/2023

Very nice, was apologetic about keeping me waiting

07/13/2023

Both the nurse and P.A. were very courteous and professional and would recommend them 100%

07/07/2023

She was very compassionate and helpful

07/05/2023

I love everything about her; professional; helpful; thorough; great advice!

07/05/2023

They were all great & couteous

07/05/2023

Very knowledgeable

07/04/2023

She was a patient and she sounded like she scared

07/01/2023

Karen is knowledgeable, pleasant and attentive. Always listens to my concerns and treats me with respect.

06/28/2023

Karen is very kind and so is her nurseing staff

06/24/2023

It did feel somewhat hurried, like we had to hurry to meet a timetable.

06/18/2023

Always understanding and courteous

06/16/2023

Really good PA

06/10/2023

Highly appreciated making time for me in her schedule for an emergency visit. Shows great compassion.

06/10/2023

Best Primary Care professional I have ever had in New York

06/09/2023

Great experience overall

06/03/2023

When I left, I was totally at peace.

05/25/2023

I would highly recommend her.

05/19/2023

Very good

05/13/2023

Great care by Karenand nursing staff..

05/05/2023

I like the way she addressed the problem that I was having an helped me to get it better.

05/05/2023

It’s very reassuring to have a GP who listens to my concerns and spends whatever time is necessary to address them.

05/03/2023

Everyone was Wonderful

05/01/2023

What more can I say? Exceptional, Outstanding, Ultra Professional, running out of .50 cent words here

04/30/2023

My whole family sees Karen and we all love her. I have recommended her to some friends whom also love her. She is very thorough and knowledgeable. Thank you Karen!!

04/21/2023

I was very satisfied with the provider. She's easy to talk to and explains everything very well.

04/20/2023

I left with the feeling that I was in very good hands!

04/19/2023

I feel comfortable knowing my health care is in good hands.

04/19/2023

Would not change doctors ever. This group is the best. Especially Karen, Wanda and Michelle

04/13/2023

Very friendly & knowledgeable

04/07/2023

Like this office

04/04/2023

I receive appointments when needed, when I need prescription renewed, it is done with little or no input from me and the whole staff I interact with are warm and friendly.

04/01/2023

Karen Dougherty wells is just plain wonderful and professional

03/25/2023

Karen is a delight; and a valuable asset to your practice.

03/23/2023

takes time and explains treatment

03/22/2023

Karen is thoughtful and kind. Always working to keep our health good

03/11/2023

She's a competent NP

03/06/2023

MyChart made sure I was prepared for the appointment, the front desk checked me in quickly and helped me get masked, the nurse was kind and welcomed me swiftly, and Karen Doherty-Wells capped off a very efficient appointment for my yearly physical. I was able to complete blood work in the basement on my way out. Being able to sneak into Karen’s schedule on a Friday morning was a relief. It was a very easy and enjoyable experience.

03/04/2023

I am confident in my doctor and I feel we have a good rapport

03/03/2023

She provided excellent care which is really wonderful for someone who isn't particularly fond of 'going to see' a medical care profession.

02/28/2023

Karen Dougherty is always friendly and approacha

02/27/2023

l have been with is practice for a long time and I love them. They are very knowlegeable and always very thorough with their examinations. They listen to what you have to say and are on top of things. I highly recommend them..

02/26/2023

Karen really listens to what you have to say and discusses you treatment options with you

02/25/2023

Im extremely happy with Karn Well and her staff. They always go above and beyond.

02/25/2023

Karen is excellent, better thasome doctor’s i’v had in the past

02/18/2023

she’s amazing i love her

02/13/2023

I would highly recommend her as a primary care provider.

02/03/2023

Doherty- Wells is amazing. What an asset, I feel lucky to have her. I was with Dr. Craig for years and feel lucky to have the ability to stay in the same practice. She has been wonderful. Very responsive and knowledgeable

01/29/2023

I would highly recommend her

01/23/2023

Knowledgable, courteous

01/15/2023

The best part, she was right on time for the appointment

01/07/2023

I felt very well cared and appreciate her very much.

12/27/2022

She was wonderful and understanding.

12/19/2022

My long time primary care Doctor retired. I needed to establish a new primary care doctor. Karen Doherty was really nice and I will be happy with her.

12/02/2022

see my complaint to Practice manager that went unreturned

11/21/2022

I love Karen I have recommended her to many friends

11/04/2022

Great practice this was a Karen Doherty wells office my pcp

10/28/2022

Not very interested in continuing care with her as my provider

10/28/2022

She and her nurse cared that I was comfortable as I had been a patient of Gail’s for decades. They were both amazing!

10/24/2022

Had to request breast exam twice

10/24/2022

Dorothy was great at eploring new ideas with me aboutvwhat was going on wiyh me

10/22/2022

Dr. Karen Doherty-Wells is great!

10/21/2022

Obviously we miss Gail. Karen is very nice and I’m sure with time we will get used to her way of doing things.

10/03/2022

She is new to me because my provider of many years retired not too long ago. She is very nice and seems very knowledgeable.

09/26/2022

Excellent!

09/07/2022

I understand they are busy but when a patients quality of care suffers because of it then something needs to change. Ever since Gail retired the patient care has gone way downhill.

08/27/2022

Just meet her and she was great. Personable and took the time to listen and get to know me and not just another psyieny

08/08/2022

Good visit.

07/27/2022

Everything was good.

07/25/2022

First time I saw this provider. She seemed quite competent.

07/10/2022

Very nice

06/27/2022

Compassionate, professional, knowlegeable....

06/26/2022

The physician that I saw was very thorough. She also reached out to me on my patient portal with the results of my blood work and mentioned that she hoped I was feeling better, I thought that was a very nice gesture

06/25/2022

She is an excellent medical provider and I appreciate her concern, professionalism and dedication to detail

06/13/2022

I had a good experience

06/13/2022

Everything was perfect.

05/21/2022

Karen was down to earth and approachable. Made appropriate referrals for me.

05/21/2022

I am so happy that a friend recommended Karen Doherty Wells to me when I moved back to the area last year. She genuinely listens & asks questions to gain further information. She is knowledgeable & I feel confident with her advice. I take a number of supplements & like a integrative approach to medical care & she is open minded & listens to what I have to say. I am moving to Glens Falls next week & I will gladly make the 40 minute trip to keep her as my primary care provider.

05/11/2022

Made me feel relaxed and was also good at including my daughter in the visit. Friendly to her as she is my caretaker (gets me to dr. visits).

05/11/2022

She always listens and very easy to talk to

05/10/2022

Dr is great. She is new to me so I could not answer as accurately as it could have been. Pleasant experience so far

05/05/2022

Everything was - great with staff & PA.

04/25/2022

Very good.

04/22/2022

For this visit with Karen, I was a little dissatisfied. I feel she talks to fast and it is difficult for me to process what she is telling me...cannot interject if I have questions regarding what she is telling me. Also, she prescribed medication that interacted negatively with the meds I currently take. I researched myself and I thought she should have been aware of that. She also ordered lab work which included lipid panel and told me I did not have to fast. I have always been told to fast for 12 hours for a lipid panel. Consequently, I am no longer using Karen for future visits.

04/19/2022

My annual physical was good.

04/18/2022

Very good experience...Karen is fairly new to CPFP..so takes time to make a connection..she does seem very nice...and very through...and knowledgeable.

04/17/2022

My primary is Dr Craig who I am so sad as he retired but the doctor that I was scheduled with was very nice and I would absolutely see her again

04/16/2022

It was fine.

04/02/2022

I felt like I was rushed

04/01/2022

The best service and health care provider in the region!

03/29/2022

Helpful, concerned, listened.

03/27/2022

Very pleasant

03/25/2022

She is excellent.

03/23/2022

I was an extremely satisfied patient of Gail's and Dr. Balsamo's for many years, so it was great to be able to see Karen Doherty- Wells so quickly. We had a great unrushed visit. She really took the time to get to know me and discuss my concerns.

03/19/2022

Very good, with Gail (retired) and now Karen Doherty-Wells also very good. Medical care/concern have improved greatly over the years.

03/18/2022

*Karen Doherty Wells - Very professional & attentive - Very knowledgeable - Very easy to talk to -

03/16/2022

I am very pleased with the level of care I receive at this practice. Everyone I come into contact with is professional and caring.

03/12/2022

Very happy with Karen. She is knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She has made great recommendations for specialists as needed

03/04/2022

As always, my provider and her staff are very caring and professional.

02/26/2022

Gail Casals was my primary PA for over 20 years and she retired. This Was my first visit with Karen. I was a bit nervous. Karen was great. Personable, friendly, concerned for my health questions. She made me comfortable immediately.

02/23/2022

*Karen was great, as were other staff. There were no delays, was seen promptly, my questions & concerns were addressed and I was out in right amount of time.

02/21/2022

She was very easy to converse with during person to person visit.

02/19/2022

She was very helpful and informative

01/24/2022

We recently moved to the area and this was our first yearly exam with Karen for me and my wife and we're looking forward to working with her more in the future

01/23/2022

This was my first time seeing this provider. The entire experience was excellent.

01/21/2022

Helpful, direct and to the point - Friendly and answered all questions.

01/21/2022

Gail Casale retired and she suggested Karen Dorothy Wells I made a good decision I like her very much!

01/14/2022

It was my FIRST appointment with Karen Doherty Wells and I was very happily satisfied. I'm glad she has agreed to be my primary care doctor.

01/08/2022

I had a great experience with Karen.

12/31/2021

Karen is top notch!!!! It is hard to find a provider that listens, takes her time and cares. I have recommended her to my friends.

12/29/2021

The provider was very good she just needs to familiarize herself with her patients medical history.

12/29/2021

Very happy with her knowledge and kindness

12/23/2021

Amazing, cared for every concern I had and explained things very clearly. Very comfortable to talk to.

12/16/2021

Took care of issue with foot pain and even asked if I wanted a booster which I agreed to have

12/12/2021

Karen has always been the best P.A. I started seeing her many years ago when she was with the CHP. She worked me into her schedule for a procedure that I needed ASAP.

12/10/2021

She was ok, but the visit did feel a bit rushed and that my concerns weren't completely being heard.

11/23/2021

The provider was knowledgeable, concise and timely.

11/22/2021

Very good , very knowledgeable PA, she asked alot a questions and I did answer to the best of my abilities. However, because it was not in person, but tele-medicine/video session the PA could not actually feel, see or look at anything.

10/27/2021

This is the first time that I met her as my previous Dr retired. I find her very knowledgeable and pleasant.

10/14/2021

Am soooo happy to have Dr. Karen Doherty Wells as my physician

10/02/2021

Nice physician

09/28/2021

Karen Doherty-Wells was professional but most of all kind as she listened to my needs. I knew I was in good hands.

09/18/2021

I spoke with Karen Wells on the phone...she was very attentive...recognized what my condition was and told me what to do and how I could overcome it.

09/14/2021

Just came in office to meet *Karen for the first time since my primary retired; first impression - I like her very much.

09/12/2021

First visit after moving to area. Karen was very professional and attentive. I was impressed with St. Peter's quick help I'm connecting me to specialists .

09/04/2021

It was my first visit with Dr Doherty-Wells. I was very happy with her.

09/04/2021

Dr Doherty is a god send ! - she is caring kind knowledgeable nonjudgmental - I refer everyone to her - I trust her immensely

09/04/2021

The provider was excellent. She listened to every concern I had, and suggested solutions.

09/02/2021

The provider had someone else's record in front of her and wasted 10 minutes of my appointment going over information that I had provided in previous visits and online. She also failed to send my referral to endocrinology.

05/10/2021

*Karen Doherty-Wells is quite nice to talk with. She makes it easy to discuss my issues and explains things very well.

05/05/2021

the doctor was very nice and helpful.

05/01/2021

it was a very pleasant experience. everyone made me feel very at ease.

04/28/2021

Karen is amazing. very professional, knowledgeable, and caring .

04/26/2021

I like her a lot will ask for her first going forward.

04/18/2021

I really felt cared for and not rushed along. I feel like my doctor cares about my unique needs and health concerns due to health history.

04/15/2021

First time that I met her and she is very friendly and takes her time with my visit. No feeling of being rushed and unanswered questions.

04/13/2021

First time meeting Karen, she was excellent

03/25/2021

This was my first time seeing her and visiting the office. I was very impressed.

03/24/2021

I enjoyed meeting Karen Doherty wells. she was kind and patient.

03/19/2021

Karen Doherty was attentive, and provided kind and thorough medical care.

03/13/2021

Very professional compassionate and listened carefully to my concerns.

03/12/2021

Very respectful & thorough was an overall pleasant experience.

02/25/2021

I felt heard and understood, this was my first visit with Karen and I felt extremely comfortable

02/20/2021

Karen was wonderful, listened to my concerns, personable, and respectful.

02/18/2021

We love Karen she is great

02/18/2021

Karen is amazing. she is extremely personable and always listens to my concerns. highly recommend.

02/10/2021

she was thorough and very kind.

01/31/2021

by not changing anything Karen Doherty changed my life in just 5 days. I have been up, doing things around the house not just laying on the couch and not wanting to move. Karen Doherty truly changed my overall life,she gave me my life back. thank you for caring about my health and well being

01/26/2021

*Kathy was great, listened to my concerns and care was perfect.

01/20/2021

This was my first visit with Karen . She was amazing . She made me feel at ease , she was easy to talk too and very informative.

01/15/2021

She has a very calm professional nature. I was happy that she understood what I was saying and had a solution to try and suggested the next step if one was needed.

01/12/2021

Had her before, just as good as the last time. Very attentive listener, equally attentive answers. Just a great provider.
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