Karim Alavi
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Karim Alavi

General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
67 Belmont Street, 
Worcester, MA 
Offers Telehealth
31 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
Expertise in
13
conditions
67 Belmont Street, 
Worcester, MA 

Overview

Karim Alavi is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years.

Dr. Alavi is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Alavi is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

George Washington University School Of Medicine, Washington, DC, 1995

Residency

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Specialties

General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Colon And Rectal Surgery
General Surgery

Fellowships

A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children
Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus
Milford Regional Medical Center
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic
67 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Other Locations
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus
119 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605
UMass Memorial Health at Milford
91 Water Street, Milford, MA 01757
UMass Memorial Health Endoscopy Center
21 Eastern Avenue, Worcester, MA 01605

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alavi 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.

Colorectal Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karim Alavi

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karim Alavi?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karim Alavi by calling their office at 508-334-8195. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karim Alavi a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karim Alavi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Karim Alavi specialize in?

While Dr. Karim Alavi is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Ileostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Karim Alavi accept my insurance?

Dr. Karim Alavi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 508-334-8195 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.

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