KaraMcElligottMDM.M.C.I, M.P.H. (She/Her)
Obstetrics & Gynecology • Durham, NCGeneral Gynecology, General Obstetrics, STD Gynecology
Owner, Kara McElligott Park, MD, PLLC
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Office
4415 Talcott Dr
Durham, NC 27705Phone+1 919-260-5553
Summary
- Dr. Kara McElligott Park is a board certified OB/GYN and founder of Pause (www.pauseforwomen.co) a virtual Menopause practice.
Fed up with the barriers that exist between provider and patient in traditional healthcare setting, she wanted to make menopause care easy and accessible. A mom who experienced premature menopause while caring for a young child and managing a chronic illness, she understands how disruptive the symptoms of menopause can be. She empowers women and their primary care providers by taking a collaborative approach to care.
Clinical Expertise
- General obstetrics and gynecology, Colposcopy, Endometrial ablation, General gynecology, General obstetrics
Education & Training
Duke UniversityMasters of Management and Clinical Informatics, 2018 - 2019- University of North Carolina School of MedicineTraining in Epidemiology and Clinical Trials, 2012 - 2014
Duke University HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008 - 2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2008- University of North CarolinaMasters of Public Health, 2006 - 2007
- University of North CarolinaBS, Biology, 1999 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2023 - Present
ME State Medical License Current
UT State Medical License 2023 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2008 - 2025- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
- North American Menopause SocietyCertified Menopause Practitioner
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 15 citationsPreoperative screening strategies for bacterial vaginosis prior to elective hysterectomy: a cost comparison studyKara A. McElligott, Laura J. Havrilesky, Evan R. Myers
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2011-11-01 - 15 citationsMortality From Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Reproductive-Aged Women: United States, 1999–2010Kara A. McElligott
American Journal of Public Health. 2014-07-11
Journal Articles
- Labor Dystocia. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 226Myers ER, Sanders GD, Coeytaux RR, McElligott KA, Moorman PG, Hicklin K, Grotegut C, Villers M, Goode A, Campbell H, Befus D, McBroom AJ, Davis JK, Lallinger K, Fortma..., AHRQ Publication No. 20-EHC007, 5/2020
- Management of Infetility, Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 217.Myers ER, Eaton JL, McElligott KA, Moorman PG, Chatterjee R, Sanders, GD, AHRQ Publication No. 19-EHC014-EF, 5/2019
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- North American Menopause SocietyMember
Industry Relationships
- Physician Health Informatics Advisor, Brevi Tech2023 - Present
External Links
- Pause for Womenhttp://www.pauseforwomen.co
- Kara McElligott Park, MDhttp://www.mcelligottparkmd.com
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