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Katherine Atkinson, MD, Family Medicine, Amherst, MA

KatherineJAtkinsonMD

Family Medicine Amherst, MA

Medical Director, Atkinson Family Practice. Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine, UMass Medical School

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  • Office

    17 research drive
    Amherst, MA 01002
    Phone+1 413-549-8400
    Fax+1 413-549-8409

Summary

  • Katherine Atkinson, MD (she/her) is a family Physician based in Amherst and Northampton, MA. She completed her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and proceeded with her residency in Family Medicine at the same institution. Dr Atkinson is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice.
    Dr. Atkinson has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, receiving awards from their Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition program and Physician Practice Connections Recognition program. She has been awarded the Outstanding Teacher of Family Medicine with the Mass Academy of Family Practice as well as teaching awards at UMass and Dartmouth Medical Schools. Dr Atkinson serves on the Board of Trustees for the Massachusetts Medical Society.

Education & Training

  • UMass Chan Medical School
    UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Family Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
    University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2011-2013

Press Mentions

  • Mass. Doctors Cut off from State's Vaccine Supply Pushing for Change: ‘We're Very Disappointed'
    Mass. Doctors Cut off from State's Vaccine Supply Pushing for Change: ‘We're Very Disappointed'February 16th, 2021