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Evan H. Karas, MD, Faaos

Evan H. Karas, MD, Faaos

Optum Provider

Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Please contact the clinic directly to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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24 reviews

  • Mar 23, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Kara’s was thoughtful, caring, informative and knowledgeable about my issue and procedure.

  • Feb 25, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr. Karas has been taking care of our family for over 25 years, we are very grateful for ALL he has done for us.

  • Dec 31, 2025
    Verified Review

    He is a wonderful thorough doctor

  • Dec 23, 2025
    Verified Review

    competent and direct

  • Dec 8, 2025
    Verified Review

    It was easy to get an appointment and he was very thorough explaining things and ordered tests to complete my care

  • Dec 1, 2025
    Verified Review

    Understands my need and is caring.

  • Nov 20, 2025
    Verified Review

    know him a long time

  • Nov 10, 2025
    Verified Review

    He’s very well trained, caring, easy to communicate with .

  • Oct 21, 2025
    Verified Review

    He's great - thorough, professional

  • Sep 21, 2025
    Verified Review

    Very caring person

  • Aug 30, 2025
    Verified Review

    Very informative and matter of fact demeanor which I very much appreciated. He has always been friendly but straightforward with his delivery.

  • Aug 30, 2025
    Verified Review

    HE GAVE ME A CLEAR EXPLAINATION OF MY XRAY. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL RELATIVES HAVE USED HIM FOR THEIR ORTHOPAEDIC NEEDS & WERE VERY PLEASED WITH HIS PROFESSIONALISM & SKILLS

  • Aug 23, 2025
    Verified Review

    Knowledgeable, friendly, efficient

  • Aug 19, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Karas, an exceptional doctor and has great bedside manner.

  • Aug 18, 2025
    Verified Review

    Professional, explained everything and friendly

  • Aug 16, 2025
    Verified Review

    Informative and friendly.

  • Aug 13, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr Karas did an outstanding job of repairing my right shoulder. He really cares about his patients and communicates extremely well!

  • Aug 12, 2025
    Verified Review

    He knows his stuff. Very friendly and surgery went very well

  • Jul 24, 2025
    Verified Review

    He was very professional and listens.

  • Jul 20, 2025
    Verified Review

    He was nice guy, didn't keep me waiting, and listened and seemed to care.

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  • About Evan H. Karas, MD, Faaos

    Dr. Evan H Karas is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine completed residency training at Mount Sinai Medical Center and has received Top Doctor recognition from Hudson Valley Magazine and New York Magazine.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Karas works with patients to relieve pain restore function and support long term musculoskeletal health.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    Licenses

    NY, 190027

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    CareMount

    NPI

    1881647980

  • Insurance accepted

    This may not reflect all insurance accepted by the provider and is for informational purposes only.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CDPHP
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Healthfirst
    • Humana
    • MVP Healthcare
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MetroPlus
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UMR
  • Medical School

    • New York University School of Medicine

    Residency

    • Elmhurst Hospital Center

    Fellowship

    • University of Pennsylvania

  • Awards and Publications