Primary Care That Makes You Primary

Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

Internal Medicine

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Fellowship

Columbia Metro West Medical Center
Framingham, MA
Internal Medicine 1995-1998

Internship

Tygerberg Hospital
Parow, Republic of South Africa
1980-1981

Postgraduate

Tygerberg Hospital
Parow, Republic of South Africa
1980-1981

Undergraduate

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, Republic of South Africa
Doctorate of Medicine 1979

The American Board of Internal Medicine
Medical and Dental Council, South Africa 1981
General Medical and Dental Council, United Kingdom 1994

Metro West Medical Center
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital
Northeast Specialty Hospital

Medical Director, Oak Knoll Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Framingham, MA 1998-2002

Metro West Medical Center
- Advisory Committee 1998-2001
- Search Committee for Surgery Chief 2004
- Board of Breast Health 2007-present

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What Members Are Saying

I like Dr. Brandse but first I have to start with her office - beautiful art work, photography, comfortable couches. I feel like I'm at a cafe overseas somewhere having a cigarette (I don't smoke), glass of wine (I don't drink) and reading a magazine (I do read). Dr. Brandse has always made me feel comfortable over the years first with our casual conversation (she laughs at my jokes) and with all things regarding my health. Over the last year she's scheduled time after I had some serious surgery to follow up and visit with her, she quickly answered a recent urgent weekend evening call with a recommendation that really helped and she's always asking about my darling wife who is also her patient and has gone through even more serious surgeries. I couldn't ask for more. And if I wasn't so lazy I would have sent a picture of myself in the cafe!

Tom

Patient of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

THAT IS HOW I FEEL ABOUT DR. BRANDSE. SHE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEED HER. IF I DON'T CALL HER WHEN I HAVE A PROBLEM SHE REPRIMANDS ME, LIKE A FRIEND WOULD. THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. I WAS ON VACATION AND FORGOT MY MEDS. I CALLED DR. BRANDSE ON A SUNDAY MORNING. NO PROBLEM. SHE CALLED THE LOCAL PHARMACY AND MY MEDS WERE WAITING FOR ME I DID NOT HAVE TO TELL HER ALL THE MEDS I NEEDED. SHE KNOWS ME, MY MEDICAL HISTORY, AND THE MEDICATION I TAKE. I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE REMEMBERS ALL THAT INFORMATION - AND WITH SO MANY PATIENTS. WE ONCE TALKED ABOUT IT. I THINK IT'S A GIFT SHE GAVE HERSELF BECAUSE IT'S OBVIOUS SHE LOVES HER JOB. (AS MUCH AS SHE LOVES HER GARDENING?) WHEN I'M SITTING IN HER OFFICE I'M VERY COMFORTABLE.. SHE HAS MY FULL ATTENTION, BEFORE I MET DR. BRANDSE ALL OF MY DOCTORS WERE IN BOSTON. IN 1999 MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY, AND MY TWO CHILDREN WERE MARRIED. NOW IT'S GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN (WONDERFUL!!!). I WAS ALONE IN MY HOME AND DECIDED I NEEDED A LOCAL DOCTOR. MY FRIEND TALKED HIGHLY ABOUT DR. BRANDSE . I MET HER AND WE TALKED, AND TALKED! THE REST IS HISTORY. LUCKY LUCKY ME. WHEN SHE JOINED MDVIP THERE WAS A VERY SLIGHT HESITATION. BUT, DR. BRANDSE IS MY DOCTOR SO HERE WE ARE. I ALSO ENJOY THE ANNUAL VISITS TO HER HOME (EXCEPT 2023 THE YEAR OF COVID) WHERE I MEET HER OTHER PATIENTS, AND GET A CHANCE TO SEE HER OTHER PASSION - GARDENING. I FEEL FORTUNATE TO HAVE DR. BRANDSE AT MY SIDE. THANK YOU MY FRIEND AND MDVIP.

RITA

Patient of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

I started taking an injection to help with my bone loss and was really concerned about the long- and short-term side effects. I made an appointment with my doctor to discuss my concerns. She shared a personal story with me which helped me decide that the benefits of the medication will outweigh the risks, especially when I get older. If I don't start the medication now and then start 10 years from now, it will be too late to get the benefits from the medication. She is always looking out for my best interest. I have several medical issues and she makes me feel at ease when I am having difficult moments in my life. I appreciate her and her staff tremendously. It's a great office to belong to and they all make me feel better even when I am not having such a great day. Thank you for all you do for me.

Elizabeth

Patient of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly

$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$2,000.00 each year*

Meet Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

As an MDVIP-affiliated primary care physician, my main objective is to help you achieve a healthy, rewarding lifestyle. I have a limited practice in order to completely focus on wellness, prevention and early detection. As your internist, I will partner with you on a personal level by caring, listening, educating and advocating for you. I can be your private physician, healthcare partner and coach, helping you improve the overall quality of your life. My goal is to assist you in reaching your goals and enjoying the healthy life you deserve.

I am one of the few female physicians in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts providing this type of personalized healthcare. Similar to concierge medicine practices, I also offer conveniences like same- or next-day appointments that start on time. My internal medicine practice is located adjacent to MetroWest Medical Center and serves the communities of Natick, Dover, Sherborn, Framingham, Wayland, Sudbury and beyond. I invite you to come to my office and feel welcomed by the relaxing atmosphere and individualized attention offered by me and my staff during your visits. I am affiliated with MetroWest Medical Center, Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital and Northeast Specialty Hospital.

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What Members Are Saying

I like Dr. Brandse but first I have to start with her office - beautiful art work, photography, comfortable couches. I feel like I'm at a cafe overseas somewhere having a cigarette (I don't smoke), glass of wine (I don't drink) and reading a magazine (I do read). Dr. Brandse has always made me feel comfortable over the years first with our casual conversation (she laughs at my jokes) and with all things regarding my health. Over the last year she's scheduled time after I had some serious surgery to follow up and visit with her, she quickly answered a recent urgent weekend evening call with a recommendation that really helped and she's always asking about my darling wife who is also her patient and has gone through even more serious surgeries. I couldn't ask for more. And if I wasn't so lazy I would have sent a picture of myself in the cafe!

Tom

Patient of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

THAT IS HOW I FEEL ABOUT DR. BRANDSE. SHE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEED HER. IF I DON'T CALL HER WHEN I HAVE A PROBLEM SHE REPRIMANDS ME, LIKE A FRIEND WOULD. THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. I WAS ON VACATION AND FORGOT MY MEDS. I CALLED DR. BRANDSE ON A SUNDAY MORNING. NO PROBLEM. SHE CALLED THE LOCAL PHARMACY AND MY MEDS WERE WAITING FOR ME I DID NOT HAVE TO TELL HER ALL THE MEDS I NEEDED. SHE KNOWS ME, MY MEDICAL HISTORY, AND THE MEDICATION I TAKE. I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE REMEMBERS ALL THAT INFORMATION - AND WITH SO MANY PATIENTS. WE ONCE TALKED ABOUT IT. I THINK IT'S A GIFT SHE GAVE HERSELF BECAUSE IT'S OBVIOUS SHE LOVES HER JOB. (AS MUCH AS SHE LOVES HER GARDENING?) WHEN I'M SITTING IN HER OFFICE I'M VERY COMFORTABLE.. SHE HAS MY FULL ATTENTION, BEFORE I MET DR. BRANDSE ALL OF MY DOCTORS WERE IN BOSTON. IN 1999 MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY, AND MY TWO CHILDREN WERE MARRIED. NOW IT'S GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT GRANDCHILDREN (WONDERFUL!!!). I WAS ALONE IN MY HOME AND DECIDED I NEEDED A LOCAL DOCTOR. MY FRIEND TALKED HIGHLY ABOUT DR. BRANDSE . I MET HER AND WE TALKED, AND TALKED! THE REST IS HISTORY. LUCKY LUCKY ME. WHEN SHE JOINED MDVIP THERE WAS A VERY SLIGHT HESITATION. BUT, DR. BRANDSE IS MY DOCTOR SO HERE WE ARE. I ALSO ENJOY THE ANNUAL VISITS TO HER HOME (EXCEPT 2023 THE YEAR OF COVID) WHERE I MEET HER OTHER PATIENTS, AND GET A CHANCE TO SEE HER OTHER PASSION - GARDENING. I FEEL FORTUNATE TO HAVE DR. BRANDSE AT MY SIDE. THANK YOU MY FRIEND AND MDVIP.

RITA

Patient of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

I started taking an injection to help with my bone loss and was really concerned about the long- and short-term side effects. I made an appointment with my doctor to discuss my concerns. She shared a personal story with me which helped me decide that the benefits of the medication will outweigh the risks, especially when I get older. If I don't start the medication now and then start 10 years from now, it will be too late to get the benefits from the medication. She is always looking out for my best interest. I have several medical issues and she makes me feel at ease when I am having difficult moments in my life. I appreciate her and her staff tremendously. It's a great office to belong to and they all make me feel better even when I am not having such a great day. Thank you for all you do for me.

Elizabeth

Patient of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

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Primary Care That Makes You Primary

A new healthcare model to suit your lifestyle

Benefits of joining Dr. Brandse's practice with MDVIP

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MDVIP Wellness Program

Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.

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Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).

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Same/Next-Day Appointments

See Dr. Brandse quickly and take your time during each appointment.

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Reachable 24/7

Reach Dr. Brandse by phone or text after-hours, and on weekends.

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Smaller Practice Size

MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.

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Your Dedicated Doctor

See Dr. Brandse when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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Travel Benefits

If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.

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Medical Centers of Excellence

For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions

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Better Health Outcomes

Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.

Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.

MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual and annual payments.

Quarterly

$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$2,000.00 each year*

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Reviews from around the web

Testimonials from patients of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

What your Doctor should be....

from Brian in MA • March 11, 2020

I don't remember when Doctor Brandse became my doctor. It feels to be about 20 years give or take. I have asthma - as did my father and my sisters. I remember being a child and sitting up in bed at night, struggling to breath, knowing that was the only way I could. I knew what it was like to struggle to breath at a young age and so as I became an adult, it was my 'normal'. When I first met Doctor Read more...

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from Mildred in MA • March 11, 2020

Love this doctor! She takes such good care of me. She is soooooo easy to reach when I need her!

I had Dr. Brandse as my primary care physician before she became part of MDVIP.

from Marcia • April 15, 2012

I had Dr. Brandse as my primary care physician before she became part of MDVIP. When she joined MDVIP I didn't want to lose her as my doctor as there was an additional yearly membership fee . My husband and I decided if we made even more healthier choices we would be able to afford this fee and keep this wonderful supportive physician. I've had some chronic illnesses other doctors Read more...

Dr Brandse is my doctor and also my 95 year old mother's doctor.

from ANN in MA • February 17, 2014

Dr Brandse is my doctor and also my 95 year old mother's doctor. I can't say enough about how wonderful she is and what a difference she has made. Dr Brandse is always there when we need her with a smile on her face and a kind,caring way which is especially important for my elderly mother.
She is an outstanding physician and an exceptional woman.

Dr. Brandse is the "Bomb"!

from Caroline in MA • February 18, 2014

Dr. Brandse is the Bomb!
She tells us I'll tell you when to worry, so don't worry>. We put our complete trust in her because she is always correct in her dignosis and quick to cure whatever is wrong. With Dr. Brandse there is no worry - no stress - we just listen to her and rest our minds and herts and can tell her anything on our minds - good or bad.
What a woman!!

The Office of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

Locations & Hours

Primary Office

67 Union Street Medical Office Building, Suite 104
Natick, MA 01760

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Hours

Mon	8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue	8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed	8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu	8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri	8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

MDVIP’s annual fee covers the Wellness Program and generally can be made in quarterly, semi-annual, and annual payments.

Quarterly

$500.00 every 3 months*

Semi-Annual

$1,000.00 every 6 months*

Annual

$2,000.00 each year*

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Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

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Education

Fellowship

Internship

Postgraduate

Undergraduate

Certifications

Hospital Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Appointments

Professional Society Memberships

What Members Are Saying

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

Meet Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

What Members Are Saying

Get Started Today

Primary Care That Makes You Primary

Benefits of joining Dr. Brandse's practice with MDVIP

MDVIP Wellness Program

Better Doctor-Patient Relationship

Same/Next-Day Appointments

Reachable 24/7

Smaller Practice Size

Your Dedicated Doctor

Travel Benefits

Medical Centers of Excellence

Better Health Outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s different about MDVIP practices and traditional primary care practices?

How does insurance work in an MDVIP-affiliated practice?

What is MDVIP and what does it do?

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

Get Started Today

Reviews from around the web

Testimonials from patients of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

What your Doctor should be....

Dr Brandse

I had Dr. Brandse as my primary care physician before she became part of MDVIP.

Dr Brandse is my doctor and also my 95 year old mother's doctor.

Dr. Brandse is the "Bomb"!

The Office of Karen-Gail Brandse, MD

Locations & Hours

Primary Office

Hours

MDVIP Annual Membership Fee

Get Started Today