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Dr. Alexandros Karavas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Alexandros Karavas, MD
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Dr. Alexandros Karavas, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Alexandros Karavas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 54
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Alexandros Karavas, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Karavas graduated from Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin in 1997 and completed a residency at St Elizabeth Hosp-Tufts University|St Elizabeth's Medical Center|Vanderbilt University Med Ctr/Vanderbilt Chldn|Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Alexandros Karavas, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Karavas currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Karavas received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Karavas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Karavas also speaks German and Greek. Dr. Karavas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
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Pleural Effusion
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
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Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

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    Options PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
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  • HealthPlus
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  • Midwest Health Plan
    Medicaid
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  • Wellcare of Georgia
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  • Molina
  • Peach State Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Boston Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy
    732 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 638-7350
  2. 2 Office
    72 E Concord St, Boston, MA 02118
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  3. 3 Office
    801 Albany St Fl Ground, Boston, MA 02119
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Mar 11, 2025
Dr Karavas replaced my aortic valve and repaired my mitral valve at St Peters in Albany Ny in 2018. He is the most compassionate and professional heart surgeon you can find
Gary S — Mar 11, 2025
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Languages Spoken
German
Greek
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Charite-Universitatsmedizin Berlin
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital|Harvard-Brigham Womens Hospital
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Elizabeth Hosp-Tufts University|St Elizabeth's Medical Center|Vanderbilt University Med Ctr/Vanderbilt Chldn|Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Thoracic Surgery
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital|Harvard/Brigham & Women's Hospital|Hospital of University of Pennsylvania|University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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Yes, Dr. Alexandros Karavas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.