PRIMARY CARE
At Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group (TPMG), our four areas of primary care include family medicine, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric medicine. Learn more about the different areas of TPMG Primary Care.
5424 Discovery Park Boulevard Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Every single time! Gabrielle (at TPMG Colonial Endocrinology) from check-in/check-out greets me with a warm and welcoming smile. She is always kind to me when I come and takes her time to get to know the patients. I had the pleasure of…Read more
Karen L. Knudsen, MD, FACE, ECNU, is a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Knudsen completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut Health System and completed an Endocrine Fellowship at the University of Virginia. She is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE). Dr. Knudsen is board-certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Knudsen has obtained Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) through the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, which requires significant experience and quality in performing ultrasound examinations of the thyroid, parathyroid, and surrounding neck structures. Dr. Knudsen has done clinical research on both osteoporosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She is published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, which is the world’s leading peer-reviewed journal of endocrine clinical research and practice. She joined TPMG Endocrinology in Newport News in 2010. Dr. Knudsen sees patients exclusively at TPMG Colonial Endocrinology in Williamsburg. Undergraduate: Yale University 2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology Every single time! Gabrielle (at TPMG Colonial Endocrinology) from check-in/check-out greets me with a warm and welcoming smile. She is always kind to me when I come and…Read more So grateful for the excellent doctor (Dr. Karen Knudsen) and support staff (at TPMG Colonial Endocrinology)! I have never felt I was in more competent hands with a…Read more In-office services include examinations of thyroid, parathyroid, and surrounding neck structures.
Office Address
TPMG Colonial Endocrinology
Building B, Suite 201
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone
FAX
(757) 345-6896
Office Hours
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Testimonials
Endocrinologist in Williamsburg, VA
Karen L. Knudsen, MD, FACE, ECNU
Accepting New Patients
Education
Medical Degree: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Internship & Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health System
Fellowship: Endocrinology, University of Virginia
Board Certified: Endocrinology & Internal Medicine
Additional Certification: Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU)
Honors & Awards
2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine's "Top Doc's All-Stars"
2025 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2024 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2024 Virginia Business "Top Doc"
2023 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2018 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2018 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2016 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2015 Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Doc”
Awarded recognition for three years by the National Committee for Quality Assurance Diabetes Recognition Program (11/06/2019-11/06/2022)
Interests & Activities
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
Devices & Procedures
Additional Providers in Practice
Accepting New Patients

5424 Discovery Park Boulevard
Building B, Suite 201
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Karen L. Knudsen, MD, FACE, ECNU, is a graduate of Yale University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Knudsen completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut Health System and completed an Endocrine Fellowship at the University of Virginia. She is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE).
Dr. Knudsen is board-certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Knudsen has obtained Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) through the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, which requires significant experience and quality in performing ultrasound examinations of the thyroid, parathyroid, and surrounding neck structures.
Dr. Knudsen has done clinical research on both osteoporosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She is published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, which is the world’s leading peer-reviewed journal of endocrine clinical research and practice.
She joined TPMG Endocrinology in Newport News in 2010. Dr. Knudsen sees patients exclusively at TPMG Colonial Endocrinology in Williamsburg.
Undergraduate: Yale University
Medical Degree: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Internship & Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut Health System
Fellowship: Endocrinology, University of Virginia
Board Certified: Endocrinology & Internal Medicine
Additional Certification: Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU)
2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine's "Top Doc's All-Stars"
2025 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2024 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2024 Virginia Business "Top Doc"
2023 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2022 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2020 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2018 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2018 Virginia Living Magazine "Top Doctor"
2016 Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc"
2015 Coastal Virginia Magazine “Top Doc”
Awarded recognition for three years by the National Committee for Quality Assurance Diabetes Recognition Program (11/06/2019-11/06/2022)
Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology
In-office services include examinations of thyroid, parathyroid, and surrounding neck structures.
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Every single time! Gabrielle (at TPMG Colonial Endocrinology) from check-in/check-out greets me with a warm and welcoming smile. She is always kind to me when I come and…Read more
So grateful for the excellent doctor (Dr. Karen Knudsen) and support staff (at TPMG Colonial Endocrinology)! I have never felt I was in more competent hands with a…Read more