Overview
"Andrew Karanas, MD is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Karanas has been in practice since 2000. He is a graduate of Columbia University College Physicians & Surgeons and served his general surgery residency at University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Karanas has a strong interest in laparoscopy. He is dedicated to his family and enjoys all St. Louis sports and Syracuse basketball. *""My goal is to be thoughtful with patients. Giving people the time they need to ask questions and get comfortable with me as their physician.""*".
Dr. Karanas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Karanas is board certified in Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
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Locations
2505 Mission Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Karanas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew L. Karanas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew L. Karanas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew L. Karanas by calling their office at 573-681-3585. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew L. Karanas a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew L. Karanas is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrostomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew L. Karanas specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew L. Karanas is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrew L. Karanas accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew L. Karanas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 573-681-3585 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- GastrostomyDr. Karanas isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
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- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- CellulitisDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- NecrosisDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- OophorectomyDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Oophorectomy.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Karanas isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.