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Dr. Maria Karas, MD

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Dr. Maria Karas, MD
4.9 (95 Ratings)

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Dr. Maria Karas, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Maria Karas, MD

Cardiology*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maria Karas, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Maria Karas, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in New York, NY and has 18 years experience. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2006 and completed a residency at Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center.They currently practice at Cardiology at Weill Cornell Medical Center, Starr Pavilion and are affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Karas has experience treating conditions like Systolic Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Karas received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 95 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Karas also speaks Greek and Spanish. Dr. Karas is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Cardiology at Weill Cornell Medical Center, Starr Pavilion
    520 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
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Experience and Background Check

Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiomegaly
Chest Pain
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Alkalosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Anxiety
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Cellulitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Fibromyalgia
First Degree Heart Block
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Granulomatosis
Heart Block
Heart Valve Diseases
Hemorrhoids
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Long QT Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Muscle Weakness
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Orthostatic Hypotension
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Systemic Vasculitis
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Intervention
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Diabetes Counseling
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Heart Failure Management
Heart Transplant
Heart Xenotransplant
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Immunization Administration
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Long-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support
Management of Mechanical Ventilator
Mechanical Circulatory Support System
Mechanical Ventilation
Medication Management
Non-Transplant Heart Failure Treatment
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pre-Operative Care
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Transplant Care
Treadmill Stress Test
Ventilator Management

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karas
4.9
Based on 95 Reviews
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Mar 23, 2024
Dr Karas is very knowledgeable and understanding of the practical issues that i have from my condition and tries to find creative solutions.
— Mar 23, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • The Perkin Heart Failure Center specializes in advanced systolic and diastolic heart failure, left ventricular assist device implantation, evaluation for cardiac transplantation, valvular disease and evaluation and treatment of pulmonary hypertension. We are committed to providing individualized patient care with a multi-disciplinary approach. As an academic cardiologist, researcher and educator my goal is to deliver the best possible care to our patients and to provide them with access to the most innovative therapeutics.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Maria Karas, MD is a cardiology specialist in New York, NY and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2006. She specializes in Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Greek
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal 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
  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center|Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Karas frequently treats the following conditions: Systolic Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Maria Karas, MD is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Maria Karas, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Karas has over 18 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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(212) 582-3422