Meet Dr. Karen Galichon
Your Partner in Prevention and Whole-Person Wellness
Dr. Galichon’s Specialties Include:
- Concierge Medicine
- Executive Physicals
- Functional Medicine (in training)
- Galleri Blood Screening
- Genetic Testing
- Health Coaching
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Integrative Care
- Internal Medicine
- Lifestyle Counseling
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Medical Lab Testing
- Medical Weight Loss
- Mind-Body Therapies
- Nutritional Counseling
- Preventative Medicine
- Primary Care Medicine
- Supplements
- Wellness Coaching
With a wide range of expertise, Dr. Galichon is especially passionate about lifestyle medicine and preventative medicine: when illness arises, her first instinct is to explore what changes in a patient’s life may affect positive change before turning to prescription medications.
She also has extensive experience treating chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. She’s worked with patients managing autoimmune disease and has guided many through weight loss journeys, with and without pharmaceutical support. Her background in women’s health includes bioidentical hormone therapies, and she has long cared for patients navigating cancer, both current and past.
Beyond conventional internal medicine, Dr. Galichon has pursued training in acupuncture, herbal treatments, nutritional supplementation, and hypnosis, integrating these modalities with evidence-based care when appropriate.
Dr. Galichon’s Approach to Care
She finds her practice most rewarding when she’s able to motivate patients to embrace lasting lifestyle changes. Concierge medicine has been a natural fit for this philosophy. As she puts it, “The concierge model allows me to better understand each patient’s goals, preferences, and individual needs. Together, we collaborate to create a personalized path toward optimal health.” That extra time allows her to truly know her patients, which she believes benefits everyone.
Dr. Galichon also stays genuinely curious. She enjoys keeping up with new discoveries in medicine and exploring how lifestyle factors and clinical care can work together for optimal outcomes – and then putting these joint approaches to work for her patients.
Education
Dr. Galichon knew she wanted to go into medicine from the age of ten. A lifelong passion for biological sciences and an innate desire to help people set her on that path early, and her dream continues to blossom over the years.
She completed both her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Arizona in Tucson, then moved to New York City to complete her internship and residency at Saint Vincent’s Hospital. She went on to build her career in New York before relocating to Richmond in search of a better quality of life for her family, bringing more than a decade of experience to the HCA Primary Health Group in Short Pump along the way.
Dr. Galichon joined WellcomeMD because, she reflects, she “wanted to spend more time with patients and provide better quality care.” She was drawn to the practice’s caring environment and whole-person philosophy, where physicians and staff work together as a unified team on behalf of each patient.
Certifications
- Board-Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Certified to Practice Acupuncture, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, China
Professional Memberships
- Member, American College of Physicians
Beyond the Office
Outside the office, Dr. Galichon believes in practicing what she preaches by living a healthy and active lifestyle. She enjoys getting outdoors whenever she can – running, hiking, cycling, weightlifting – and has a passion for photography, particularly portraits of children. When time allows, you may also find her practicing her piano skills. Most of all, she treasures time spent with her husband and two daughters.
Meet Dr. Karen Galichon
A more personal look at her approach to care
Her Approach to Patient Care
Care That’s Designed Around You
Membership Amenities
Comprehensive, personalized care designed to help you feel and perform your best.
Preventative & Personalized Care
Proactive Integrative Care
A prevention-first approach tailored to your unique health profile and long-term wellness.
90-Minute Annual Physical
A comprehensive, in-depth evaluation designed to uncover what standard exams often miss.
Advanced Diagnostics
Expanded lab testing and genetic insights to identify issues early and guide smarter care.
Performance & Longevity
Physician-Led Anti-Aging
Target the root causes of fatigue, hormone imbalance, and metabolic decline.
Physician-Led Weight Loss
A personalized, science-backed approach that goes beyond calories to address hormones and metabolism.
Wellness Coaching
Expert guidance on nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle to help you feel and perform at your best.
Concierge Experience
Your Dedicated Care Team
Ongoing support from a team that knows you, your goals, and your health inside and out.
More Time. Better Care.
Longer visits and fewer patients mean more attention, deeper conversations, and better outcomes.
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Located at 2500 Gaskins Road, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23238 – easy access from Interstate 64.
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