Karen Guida
Physician · OB-GYN
11–15 years of experience
Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
About Lakeshore Women's Specialists
A four-provider obstetrics and gynecology practice serving the Lake Norman area, covering obstetrics, gynecologic surgery and women's primary care alongside a menopause service line, with a hospital affiliation nearby. Dr. Guida's own focus is minimally invasive robotic surgery for hysterectomy, fibroids and endometriosis. The practice's menopause material describes FDA-approved systemic and vaginal hormone therapy plus non-hormonal options, and cautions against custom-compounded hormones. A sister practice at the same address handles aesthetics and physician-supervised weight management.
Care
Treats
- Perimenopause
- Menopause
- Hot flashes
- Sleep problems
- Mood & anxiety
- Brain fog
- Vaginal dryness
- Low libido
- Irregular periods
Prescribes
- Hormone therapy
- Vaginal estrogen
- Non-hormonal medication
- Weight medication
- Gyn procedures
- Supplements & lifestyle
- Lab testing
Particular focus
- Early menopause
- Bone health
- Heart health
- Bladder & UTIs
- Pelvic pain
- Weight & metabolism
- Hair & skin
Cost and insurance
Insurance
Medicaid Family Planning Waiver (not accepted)
Medicaid primary, accepted for gynaecology on a referral basis only
Medicare
Medicaid (NC)
Self-pay
Available — prices aren’t published, ask for rates
The practice files insurance claims for patients, discounts services paid in full on the day, and offers payment plans of up to six months; Medicaid is taken for gynecology by referral only.
Verified October 2026. Coverage depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer before your visit.
Qualifications
MD, FACOG, MSCP, DABOM
