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Dr. Malek Karassi, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 59
Dr. Malek Karassi, MD
3.3 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Malek Karassi, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Malek Karassi, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 59
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Malek Karassi, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Malek Karassi, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University Of Aleppo, Faculty Of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Chicago Medical School Hospitals|University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences.They currently practice at Karassi Endocrinology/Int Medcn and are affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Chilton and Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Karassi has experience treating conditions like Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Diabetic Polyneuropathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karassi received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Karassi also speaks Arabic. Dr. Karassi accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Hyperthyroidism
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Diabetic Coma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Foot Infection
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Nail Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Edema
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Cortex Diseases
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Thyroiditis
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cushing's Syndrome
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Endocrine Disorders
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Essential Tremor
Female Infertility
Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Gynecomastia
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hives
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Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperkalemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jock Itch
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipedema
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Lipoprotein Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 3 (MEN 3)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Disease
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Subacute Thyroiditis
Throat Pain
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MetLife PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Karassi Endocrinology
    817 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 787-2669
  2. 2 Karassi Endocrinology
    644 2nd St Ne, Alabaster, AL 35007
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    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3 Shelby Office
    1022 1st St N Ste 305, Alabaster, AL 35007
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karassi
3.3
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Dec 17, 2023
Love him at his stuff
Jennifer — Dec 17, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Aleppo, Faculty Of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Aleppo University Hospital
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Chicago Medical School Hospitals|University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Aberdeen Hospital|University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Karassi frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Diabetic Polyneuropathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Malek Karassi, MD is affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Chilton and Shelby Baptist Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

  • Saint Vincent's Chilton

    2030 Lay Dam Rd, Clanton, AL

  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center

    1000 1st St N, Alabaster, AL