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Dr. Chris S Karas MD

Neurosurgeon

5/5(1)
1111 6th Ave Suite B1 Des Moines IA, 50314
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Dr. Chris Karas practices Neurological Surgery in Des Moines, IA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Karas prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Ohio State University College of Medicine 2003

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Treatments

  • Stroke
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Dr. Chris S Karas MD's Practice location

Practice At 1111 6th Ave Suite B1

1111 6th Ave Suite B1 -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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Practice At 285 E State St Suite 430

285 E State St Suite 430 -
Columbus, OH 43215
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New patients: 614-566-9777
Fax: 614-566-8611

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