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Karim Alavi, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Worcester, MA, UMass Memorial Medical Center

KarimAlaviMD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Worcester, MA

Associate Professor of Surgery, University Mass School of Medicine Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Director, Colorectal Research and Analysis Program

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Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2002 - 2003
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2002
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2003 - 2008
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2002 - 2002
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Guidance Issued for Colonic Volvulus, Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
    Guidance Issued for Colonic Volvulus, Acute Colonic Pseudo-ObstructionAugust 24th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Karim Alavi, Dr. Karim Alavi, MD, Dr. K Alavi