Karen E. Harris, MD

About Karen Harris:

Dr. Harris is a native Floridian, born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. She completed her undergraduate degree at Vassar College, and went on to attend the University of Florida College of Medicine, and completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. In 2010, Dr. Harris obtained a masters in Public Health Administration from The University of Florida. Prior to becoming the Program Director for the residency practice at the Women’s Group of North Florida, Dr. Harris was with Comprehensive Women’s Health for 29 years, 13 of which she was managing partner.

She is an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), and is currently the chair of District XII, which covers the state of Florida. She is also a member of the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative, March of Dimes, Florida Obstetric and Gynecologic Society and Florida Medical Association and has held various leadership roles in each of these organizations. Dr. Harris is especially passionate about reproductive and social justice matters, and is actively working to improve and enhance women’s healthcare.

When she is not caring for patients or mentoring residents, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, and has also been actively involved in the Girl Scouts of America. She also enjoys reading and traveling, and loves gardening.