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Dr. Alexandros Karavas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 53
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 53
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
27 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 27 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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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Pneumonitis
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Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
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Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
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Thyroid Cancer
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
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 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 (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

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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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Nov 19, 2024
Dr Karavas, his entire team and everyone at BMC are incredible. His compassion for the patient, professionalism in providing complete details on your procedure, doing the necessary surgery and follow-up is impeccable. I was fortunate to have him and his entire team do my surgery and will be forever grateful!
Charles Chatfield — Nov 19, 2024
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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
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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.