Dr. Karen Ackley is originally from Old Town, Maine.  She attended Colby College in Maine where she earned her B.A. in biology.  She moved to Florida after college and completed her medical school training at the University of South Florida.  Dr. Ackley then continued her medical education at USF where she completed her residency in Pediatrics.  Prior to joining Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, Dr. Ackley spent time working in both Pediatric private practice, as well as in Pediatric Urgent Care settings.  As a Board Certified Pediatrician, she specializes in both the acute and preventative care of our pediatric patients.  Dr. Ackley is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the American Medical Association.