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Dr. Riny Karras, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Riny Karras, MD
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Dr. Riny Karras, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. Riny Karras, MD
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Dr. Riny Karras, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 49
Baltimore, MD
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Riny Karras, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Baltimore, MD.

About

Dr. Karras graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Riny Karras, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Baltimore, MD and has 21 years experience. Dr. Karras currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Karras has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karras received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Karras' office accepts new patients. Dr. Karras also speaks Arabic. Dr. Karras is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Fistula
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Mass
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septic Embolism
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Ulcerative Colitis
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Golden Rule
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 St. Agnes Continucare
    900 Caton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229
  2. 2 Holy Cross Health Partners In Kensington
    10605 Concord St Ste 205, Kensington, MD 20895
  3. 3 Ascension Saint Agnes Vascular Surgery
    3407 Wilkens Ave Ste 220, Baltimore, MD 21229
  4. 4 Suburban Maryland Urology Associates LLC
    6001 Montrose Rd Ste 1040, Rockville, MD 20852

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Mar 07, 2016
I'd suggest Dr Karras in a heartbeat. She helped make a un-thought of experience manageable with her warmth, concern, and pleasant nature.
Dorothy in Laurel, MD — Mar 07, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • Saint Agnes Healthcare
    2004
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Riny Karras, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karras' profile.

Dr. Riny Karras, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and Holy Cross Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Riny Karras, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

    19801 Observation Dr, Germantown, MD

  • Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD