
Spero G Karas MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University
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Emory Sports Medicine Complex1968 Hawks LaneAtlanta, GA 30329
Phone+1 404-778-7204
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Education & Training
Steadman Philippon Research InstituteFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1999 - 2000
Duke University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1999
Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1995
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1993
University of Notre DameBA, Pre-Professional Studies, 1985 - 1989
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 2004 - 2027
NC State Medical License 1997 - 2011
SC State Medical License 2004 - 2011
CO State Medical License 1999 - 2001
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Atlanta Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007, 2009-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2013, 2015-2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2013, 2015-2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsAllograft reconstruction of distal biceps ruptures: surgical technique and analysis of outcomes in chronic tears and failed repairs.Sameer R Khawaja, Victoria A Conn, Brianna L Siracuse, Krishna N Chopra, Amalie Erwood
JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques. 2026-05-01 - Arthroscopic Posterior Labral Repair With Capsulorrhaphy and Anterior Interval Closure: Surgical Technique.John M Kopriva, Vishal S Desai, Benjamin W King, Spero G Karas
Video Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-03-25 - Arthroscopic Anterior Labral Repair With Capsulorrhaphy and Interval Closure: Surgical Technique.Vishal S Desai, John M Kopriva, Benjamin W King, Camryn B Petit, Spero G Karas
Video Journal of Sports Medicine. 2026-01-20
Press Mentions
Emory Physicians Care for Atlanta Falcons on Their Journey to the Super BowlJanuary 27th, 2017
Orthopedic and Spine Leader to Know: Dr. Andrew Gregory of Vanderbilt OrthopedicsFebruary 13th, 2016
Orthopedic Leader to Know: Dr. Spero Karas of Emory Orthopaedic & Spine CenterFebruary 13th, 2016
Professional Memberships
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- American Shoulder and Elbow SurgeonsActive Member
External Links
- Karas websitehttp://Sperokaras.com
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