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Richard Karas MD

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

750 Washington St Boston MA, 02111

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Dr. Richard Karas is a cardiologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Karas specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Karas also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1986

Tufts University School of Medicine 1986

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Richard Karas MD's Practice location

Practice At 750 Washington St

750 Washington St -
Boston, MA 02111
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New patients: 617-636-5000
Fax: 617-636-8442

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51 BLOSSOM STREET BOSTON MA 2114

Head northeast on Washington Street 955 ft
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243 CHARLES STREET BOSTON MA 2114

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MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITALl

55 FRUIT STREET BOSTON MA 2114

Head northeast on Washington Street 423 ft
Turn left onto Stuart Street 1074 ft
Go straight onto Charles Street South (MA 28) 1757 ft
Keep left at the fork onto MA 2 964 ft
Keep right 134 ft
Make a slight right onto David G. Mugar Way (MA 28) 772 ft
Take the ramp onto MA 28 231 ft
Merge left onto Embankment Road (MA 28) 711 ft
Take the ramp on the right onto David G. Mugar Way 749 ft
Make a slight right onto Cambridge Street 439 ft
Turn left onto North Grove Street 534 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right