Overview
Chafic Karam is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karam is highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Tissue Biopsy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Karam is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Karam 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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chafic Y. Karam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chafic Y. Karam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chafic Y. Karam by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chafic Y. Karam a top-rated expert for Transthyretin Amyloidosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chafic Y. Karam is classified as an Elite expert for Transthyretin Amyloidosis, 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. Chafic Y. Karam specialize in?
While Dr. Chafic Y. Karam is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Myasthenia Gravis, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Chafic Y. Karam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chafic Y. Karam has published 106 articles and abstracts on conditions like Transthyretin Amyloidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Chafic Y. Karam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chafic Y. Karam accept my insurance?
Dr. Chafic Y. Karam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avalon Health Care. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis
- Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Karam isElite. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Karam isElite. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Karam isElite. Learn about Transthyretin Amyloidosis.
- Distinguished
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Karam isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Karam isDistinguished. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Karam isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Karam isDistinguished. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Karam isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Advanced
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Karam isAdvanced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Karam isAdvanced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DystrophinopathyDr. Karam isAdvanced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Karam isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Karam isAdvanced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Karam isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Karam isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Karam isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency
- Cold-Induced Sweating SyndromeDr. Karam isExperienced. Learn about Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome.
- Congenital Fiber-Type DisproportionDr. Karam isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.