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Dr. Amer Karam, MD

Oncology* Age 49
Dr. Amer Karam, MD
4.7 (39 Ratings)

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Dr. Amer Karam, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Palo Alto, CA.
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Dr. Amer Karam, MD

Oncology* Age 49
Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Amer Karam, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Palo Alto, CA.

About

Dr. Amer Karam, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has 24 years experience. They graduated from American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Health Care and Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. Dr. Karam has experience treating conditions like Menstrual Disorders, Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karam received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 39 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Karam also speaks Arabic and French. Dr. Karam is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Menstrual Disorders
Uterine Fibroids
Ovarian Cysts
Menstrual Disorders
Uterine Fibroids
Ovarian Cysts
Menstrual Disorders
Uterine Fibroids
Ovarian Cysts
Adenomyosis
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Dysplasia
Cervix Carcinoma
Endometriosis
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Ovarian Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Salpingitis
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Carcinoma
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Oophorectomy
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Obesity
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Pap Smear Abnormalities
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Acute Vaginitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Atrophic Vaginitis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Hemophilia
Herpes Simplex Infection
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hypertension
Hypothalamus Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Pelvic Abscess
Perimenopause
Pineal Region Tumors
Rectovaginal Fistula
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Sexual Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Skin Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Yeast Infections
Colposcopy
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Obstetric Ultrasound
Wound Repair
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult Failure to Thrive
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bladder Cancer
Bowenoid Papulosis
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Pain
Cachexia
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Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoma in Situ
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Dysplasia
ENT Cancer
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Eye Cancer
Female Infertility
Folic Acid Deficiency
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Genital Herpes
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperlipidemia
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Kidney Cancer
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Male Breast Carcinoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mastodynia
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nipple Discharge
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Remnant Syndrome
Pancreatic Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleural Cancer
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Reticulosarcoma
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thrush
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Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Uterine Adnexa Cancer
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Vulvar Leukoplakia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy of Breast
Birth Control
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colpopexy
Colpopexy with Robotic Assist
da Vinci® Surgery for Endometriosis
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Endometrial Ablation
Excision of Cervix
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
Fibroid Tumor Surgery
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Infertility Evaluation
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Myomectomy
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Open Hysterectomy
Oral Cancer Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Radical Cydoreductive Surgery for Ovarian Cancer
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Salpingo Oophorectomy with Robotic Assist
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Thoracentesis
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Vaginosis Screening
Vulvectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Select Plus HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Breast Imaging Service At Blake Wilbur Building
    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 725-8409
  2. 2 Interventional Radiology in San Jose
    2589 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 426-4900
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Stanford Hospital and Clinics
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 723-4000
  4. 4 Stanford University
    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 498-6000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.7
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Jan 07, 2022
Dr. Karam is one of the nicest and caring person I’ve known. He is a God send.
Han — Jan 07, 2022
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • As a gynecologic oncologist I strive to put the patient at the center of her multidisciplinary care and provide the most caring, leading-edge cancer treatments.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Amer Karam, MD is an oncology specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine in 2000. He specializes in Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Oncology
Gynecologic Oncology
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecologic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amer Karam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karam's profile.

Dr. Karam frequently treats the following conditions: Menstrual Disorders, Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Amer Karam, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care and Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Amer Karam, MD holds board certification in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA

  • Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

    11815 Education St, Auburn, CA