Karen Kartheiser, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Dr. Kartheiser grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and received her B.S. degree from the College of Saint Benedict. After graduating from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, she completed her pediatric residency training at the University of North Carolina. During her training she received awards for excellence in general pediatrics and as the outstanding pediatric resident at Wake Medical Center. Dr. Kartheiser joined Raleigh Pediatric Associates, P.A. in July, 1989. She and her husband, Dr. Thomas Schaaf, have one son, T.J. and enjoy outdoor activities, bicycling and family time.

What's New?

August 9, 2019 Changes to NC Medicaid for existing Raleigh Pediatrics patients

This announcement is for existing Raleigh Pediatrics patients who are currently enrolled in NC Medicaid. (8/9/2019 - We will update this post as more information is available) Raleigh Pediatrics is participating with two of the new Medicaid Managed Care plans: WellCare of North Carolina and read more

July 22, 2019 North Carolina Medicaid Changes

With changes happening in North Carolina, most Medicaid eligible families will need to re-enroll with one of the new Medicaid Plans. If you receive a letter like this from DHHS (see example below), you will be required to choose a Primary Care Provider (PCP) and a Health Plan before the dea read more