Karim S. Alavi
Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Karim S. Alavi

General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
67 Belmont Street, 
Worcester, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Before you request
Expertise in
14
conditions
67 Belmont Street, 
Worcester, MA 

Overview

Karim Alavi is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Dr. Alavi is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, 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 84 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Alavi is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

George Washington University School Of Medicine, Washington, DC

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 Healthalliance Hospitals
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital
Marlborough 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

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

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Early Foley Catheter Removal After Diverticular Colovesical Fistula Repair
Early Foley Catheter Removal After Diverticular Colovesical Fistula Repair
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Follow-up of a Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Darvadstrocel in the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula in Subjects With Crohn's Disease Who Have Participated in ADMIRE II Study
A Follow-up of a Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Darvadstrocel in the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula in Subjects With Crohn's Disease Who Have Participated in ADMIRE II Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Drug: Darvadstrocel Adipose Stem Cell Transplantation
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase-III, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, International, Multicentre Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Cx601, Adult Allogeneic Expanded Adipose-derived Stem Cells (eASC) for the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula(s) in Patients With Crohn's Disease Over a Period of 24 Weeks and a Follow-up Period up to 52 Weeks
A Phase-III, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, International, Multicentre Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Cx601, Adult Allogeneic Expanded Adipose-derived Stem Cells (eASC) for the Treatment of Complex Perianal Fistula(s) in Patients With Crohn's Disease Over a Period of 24 Weeks and a Follow-up Period up to 52 Weeks
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Cx601
Study Phase: Phase 3
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84 Total Publications

Where Are We Now? An Update on Colectomies for Diverticulitis in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Where Are We Now? An Update on Colectomies for Diverticulitis in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Journal: The American surgeon
Published: June 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karim S. Alavi

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karim S. 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 S. Alavi a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karim S. 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 S. Alavi specialize in?

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

Does Dr. Karim S. Alavi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karim S. Alavi has published 84 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Karim S. Alavi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karim S. Alavi accept my insurance?

Dr. Karim S. 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

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