Dr. Karl Spector, MD
Addiction Medicine,
Preventive Medicine
About Dr. Karl Spector, MD
Karl Spector MD, is a board-certified Internist providing care to patients in Bel Air, Maryland.
Dr. Spector was Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 1999 and specializes in the care of patients 18 and older who require preventative, acute and chronic medical care.
Dr. Spector believes that health and wellness is a collaborative effort between doctor and patient, maximized through prevention, healthy lifestyle choices and treatment of disease. For each patient he sees, his goal is to give them tools they need to enjoy all that life has to offer.
One of Dr. Spector’s passions is the empathetic treatment of those patients who suffer from the disease of addiction. He is the Medical Director at the Serenity Clinic, an outpatient treatment center in Aberdeen and he served as the Medical Director of Addiction Services at the Harford County Health Department from 2007-2010. Dr. Spector was also awarded the prestigious Outpatient Physician of the Year in 1998.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
There are several new ways to monitor glucose levels for people with diabetes, including:Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) - These devices measure glucose levels in the interstitial fluid (the fluid b...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Treatment options for an enlarged prostate will depend on the severity ...
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...
Education & Training
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Undergraduate Degree: Susquehanna University