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Dr. Karim Alavi, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 56
Dr. Karim Alavi, MD
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Dr. Karim Alavi, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Worcester, MA.
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Dr. Karim Alavi, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 56
Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Karim Alavi, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Worcester, MA.

About

Dr. Alavi graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2003 and completed a residency at University Of Minnesota Divisi|Washington Hospital Center.Dr. Karim Alavi, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Worcester, MA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Alavi currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Marlborough Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. Dr. Alavi has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alavi received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 48 times. Dr. Alavi's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alavi also speaks Persian. Dr. Alavi is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anemia
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Uterine Cancer
Vascular Disease
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Atherectomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • Tufts PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UMass Memorial Center
    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (855) 862-7763
  2. 2 UMass Memorial Health at Milford
    91 Water St, Milford, MA 01757
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 458-4250
  3. 3 UMass Memorial Health Endoscopy Center
    21 Eastern Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 856-2500
  4. 4 UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic
    67 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 334-8195
  5. 5 UMass Memorial Health Endoscopy Center
    21 Eastern Ave, Worcester, MA 01605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 334-8036

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alavi
4.7
Based on 48 Reviews
5 Stars (42)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Dec 07, 2024
Dr. Alavi has a good bedside manner and explains things well. He truly knows what he’s doing, what he’s talking about, and is an excellent surgeon.
— Dec 07, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Medical Oncology
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Minnesota Divisi|Washington Hospital Center
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karim Alavi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alavi's profile.

Dr. Karim Alavi, MD is affiliated with Marlborough Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus.

Yes, Dr. Karim Alavi, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Marlborough Hospital

    157 Union St, Marlborough, MA

  • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA