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Dr. Karim Alavi MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(9)
67 Belmont St Colorectal Surgery Worcester MA, 01605
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Karim Alavi is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Alavi specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Alavi often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Education and Training

Mechanical Engineering 1995

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Colon Cancer
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Colon Polyps
  • Vascular Disease
  • Aerolase® Technologies

Dr. Karim Alavi MD's Practice location

Practice At 67 Belmont St Colorectal Surgery

67 Belmont St Colorectal Surgery -
Worcester, MA 01605
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New patients: 508-334-8195
Fax: 508-334-8130

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Patient Experience with Dr. Alavi


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Dr. Karim Alavi MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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