Dr. Kara Pepper, MD, TN | Internist

About Dr. Kara Pepper

After years of training—earning my Bachelor’s from the University of Florida, my Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami, and completing my Internal Medicine residency at Emory University—I finally achieved my dream of becoming a physician. I married, had two children, and continued to build a successful practice in Atlanta, GA. I had it all, or so it seemed. But I foolishly kept waiting for life to get easier. Driven to perform at the highest professional level, I poured everything I had into my patients, day in and day out. The problem? I had nothing left to offer my family. I would spend late evenings with my sleepless toddlers and husband, only to arrive at work depleted before the day had even begun. Instead of relishing achievement and success, I felt I was failing at everything: wife, mother, physician, and ultimately, myself. Work-life balance felt impossible and I was exhausted. I was EPICALLY burned out, and no day at the spa or weekend getaway could bring me back to life. I needed restoration. I needed to prioritize myself as my most important patient. My first step was time. I took a sabbatical from my practice, dug in, and did something that had never come easy to me—I asked for help. I shared my story and realized I was not alone. I reconnected with people who poured into me and filled me up. I evaluated how I spent my energy and created a realistic, practical blueprint for how I would spend that energy moving forward. With clarity brought on by distance, I realized I still had a deep love for my work and patients. It wasn’t the career that needed changing—it was me. Through coaching, I learned how to manage my mind. This changed my responses and how I experienced life. Instead of making a career change, I found a way to thrive and find joy again in caring for my patients. I pursued Life Coach certification to enhance the coaching I was doing in my practice with my patients.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Chronic diabetes

Chronic high blood pressure

High cholesterol

Chronic diabetes

Chronic high blood pressure

High cholesterol

Education and background

Practice names

Kara Pepper MD

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - University of Miami, Doctor of Medicine
Emory University, Residency in Internal Medicine
University of Florida (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1386829935

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Dr. Kara Pepper accepting new patients?

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What practice does Dr. Kara Pepper work with?

Dr. Kara Pepper works with Kara Pepper MD.

Which board certifications does Dr. Kara Pepper have?

Dr. Kara Pepper is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kara Pepper?

Dr. Kara Pepper frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Arthritis, General Consultation, Illness, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kara Pepper on their profile.