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Dr. Joseph Karch, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Joseph Karch, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Karch, MD is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA.
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Dr. Joseph Karch, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Mechanicsville, VA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Karch, MD is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA.

About

Dr. Karch graduated from University of Virginia / Main Campus. Dr. Joseph Karch, MD is a General Surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Karch currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center. Dr. Karch has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karch received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Karch's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Karch also speaks Spanish. Dr. Karch is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Appendicitis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Obesity
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • MVP Health Care
  • Chesapeake Life Insurance Co
  • Humana
  • First Life and Health Insurance
  • Sedgwick Claims Management Services
  • Employers Health Network
  • Health Net
    Tricare
  • Cigna
  • Sterling
  • Virginia Health Network
  • Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • WellCare
  • Pyramid Life
  • Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • One Net
  • PHCS
  • VA Coordinated Care for the Uninsured (VCC) PPO
  • Virginia Premier
  • Optima Health
  • HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
  • American Progressive Life Insurance/Health Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • UniCare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • inHealth
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Specialists of Richmond Bon Secours Medical Group
    8262 Atlee Rd Ste 205, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 559-0194
  2. 2 Commonwealth Surgeons LTD.
    5855 Bremo Rd Ste 506, Richmond, VA 23226
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 285-3225
  3. 3 Bon Secours Surgical Specialists Midlothian
    13700 St Francis Blvd Ste 511, Midlothian, VA 23114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 423-8467

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4.2
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia / Main Campus
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Med College Virginia Hospitals
    2003
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Karch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karch's profile.

Dr. Karch frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Appendicitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Karch, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Karch, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center

    8260 Atlee Rd, Mechanicsville, VA