Dr. Alexandros Karavas, MD, Boston, MA

About Dr. Alexandros Karavas

Dr. Karavas received his medical degree from Humboldt University of Berlin – Charité in 1997. He did his internship in general surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and completed residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, Mass. This was followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a fellowship in aortic surgery at the Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining BMC in 2022, Dr. Karavas was a cardiothoracic surgeon in Utica, New York. In addition to English, he is fluent in German and Greek.

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Areas of expertise

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Heart valve surgery

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Heart valve surgery

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Office location

Preston Family Building

732 Harrison Ave, 3rd Fl, Ste 3A, Boston, MA 02118

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Education and background

Practice names

Boston Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgery

Board certifications

American Board of Thoracic Surgery
American Board of Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (Charité) Medizinische Fakultät
Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Internship in General Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Fellowship in Aortic Surgery

Awards and publications

Dr. Karavas is Board Certified in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery by American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Languages spoken

English
German
Greek

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1023201563

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What practice does Dr. Alexandros Karavas work with?

Dr. Alexandros Karavas works with Boston Medical Center Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Where is Dr. Alexandros Karavas's office located?

Dr. Alexandros Karavas's office is located at 732 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118.

Which board certifications does Dr. Alexandros Karavas have?

Dr. Alexandros Karavas is certified by American Board of Thoracic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Alexandros Karavas?

Dr. Alexandros Karavas frequently sees patients for Aortic Aneurysm, Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG, Bypass Surgery Follow Up - CABG, Coronary Artery Disease, and Mitral Stenosis. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alexandros Karavas on their profile.