St. Francis-Emory Primary Care Welcomes Dr. Karla Avila-Perez

 Internal medicine physician brings a focus on prevention, women’s health, and whole-person care for adults and geriatrics

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is pleased to welcome Karla Avila-Perez, MD, MS, to our St. Francis Primary Care Clinic. Dr. Avila-Perez is a board-certified internal medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care for young adults to seniors.

Dr. Avila-Perez believes good health starts with prevention. Her approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and centered around each patient’s individual needs and goals. She practices shared decision-making, which means patients are active partners in their care. Her goal is to build long-term relationships that help patients take charge of their health with personalized treatment plans.

Areas of special interest

In addition to comprehensive adult primary care, Dr. Avila-Perez has special interests in:

• Preventive cardiovascular health• Chronic illness management• Women’s health and menopause care• Obesity and weight management

She also performs a variety of in-office procedures to provide convenient, comprehensive care for her patients.

 Training and credentials

Dr. Avila-Perez earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2020. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency through the University of Miami/JFK Medical Center in 2023, and she is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, The Menopause Society, The Obesity Society, and the Obesity Medicine Association. She is also pursuing certification through the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Getting to know Dr. Avila-Perez

Outside the clinic, Dr. Avila-Perez enjoys time with her husband and their dog, Milo. She also loves to travel, stays active through exercise, and actively participates in learning through medical conferences and professional development.

Schedule an Appointment

Dr. Avila-Perez is now seeing adult patients ages 18 and older, including geriatric patients ages 65+.

Location: 2300 Manchester Expy, Suite A005, Columbus, GA 31904

Phone: 706.320.3090

Office Times: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Friday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

URL: MyStFrancis.com/Primary-care