Dean Karras, MD
Internal Medicine
About Me
Languages
- English
Gender
Male
What I Treat
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
My Medical Background
Medical school
UNC-Chapel Hill (1993)
Internship
Internal Medicine - University of North Carolina Hospitals (1994)
Residency
Internal Medicine - Moses H. Cone Hospital (1997)
Board certifications
- Internal Medicine
Years of experience
undefined+ years of experience
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Reviews
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Oct 2024Dr Karras is the absolute best dr on the planet!!
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Oct 2024Dr Karrass and his team are excellent -
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Oct 2024Dr. Karras was wonderful in every respect. Worth waiting for.
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Oct 2024Totally satisfied with Dr. Karras and staff.
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Oct 2024Dr. Karras is the best! You don’t get to be my age, without a super provider. He has kept me alive on several occasions.
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Oct 2024Dr Karras is a phenomenal human being and I feel blessed to have him as my doctor! His staff is just wonderful’
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Oct 2024Very happy with DR Karras, but I have been very satisfied with other physicians in the Monkey Junction Novant group
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Oct 2024It couldn’t have been better! I hope Dr. Karras never retires because there are no other doctors as good as he is. I trust him completely. He is extremely knowledgeable and well-read, kind, and caring. Whatever he is being paid is probably much less than what he deserves.
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Oct 2024Dr. Karris is through and cares about his patients.
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Oct 2024Dr Karras is the best physician i have ever had !!!
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Oct 2024Excellent professional compassionate care.
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Oct 2024Dr Karras and nurses are great health providers. He is informed and caring. The best!
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Oct 2024Top notch service and very attentive to all my questions and suggestions. The Best!
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Sep 2024Dr Karras is an excellent doctor
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Sep 2024I don’t like the new set up where you have to see dr before labs are done and then you have to wait again. Process is slower.
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Sep 2024My provider listens to me and cares about giving the best advice, treatments and referrals when needed.
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Aug 2024Dr Karras and team are the best!
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Aug 2024Dr Karras and his staff are always wonderful.
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Aug 2024My experience was very informative and pleasant.
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Aug 2024DR.karass and his Nurse Doan immediately started helping me with my symptoms and are still following up on them and made me feel assured that it will be solved.I already feel better.
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Aug 2024Longer than normal delay in getting in to see Doctor.
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Aug 2024Dr Dean Harry Karras always makes me feel I matter . He is attentive, never misses a part of my health, and is a delightful kind man .
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Aug 2024Dr. Karras and his staff are always thorough, polite , friendly and professional .
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Aug 2024Dr. Karras is wonderful as always. Very thorough and personable. Highly recommend Dr. Karras and all of his staff.
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Aug 2024Excellent care and explanation of all questions and directions and results of testing. Dr and nurse excellent!
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Aug 2024I have great respect for Dr. Karras and his care team. They are attentive, caring, and professional. I travel across town for this reason just to be with them.
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Aug 2024Dr Karras is The Best DR I have ever had, and I drive a long distance from home just to keep with him. He is always patient and kind and thoroughly knowledgeable on health details. I have recommended him to many friends over the years.
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Aug 2024I absolutely love Dr. Karris and his staff. Hands-down, the best medical team in Wilmington!
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Aug 2024Dr. Karras is a great physician and I have recommended him to several persons over the years. I have even caused my wife to become a Patient.
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Aug 2024Dr Karras is the absolute best. Not sure why they moved check in and check out to the lobby where there is absolutely no privacy. Not sure who is making these administrative decisions but to me it does not make sense.
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Aug 2024Over the years, I have seen many different doctors and I believe Dr Karras is definitely the best.
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Aug 2024Great experience
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Aug 2024The receptionist upfront. The nurses in the back were all great. My doctor, Dr. Dean Karras he was absolutely wonderful to deal with.
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Aug 2024Dr. Karras and his team is outstanding
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Aug 2024Dr Karris is a great doctor would highly recommend him
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Aug 2024Dr Dean Karras has always gone beyond expectations to see that he finds the answers and the best care for me. His staff is excellent.
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Aug 2024Professional
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Jul 2024Very satisfied patient Dr.Karras over a period of approximately 14 years.
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Jul 2024My husband and I appreciate the care that Dr. Karras provides for us. He is the most thorough and caring physician we have ever had.
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Jul 2024Dr Karras and staff are very accessible and helpful when contacted for care which as a former physician I am very grateful for.
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Jul 2024Absolutely wonderful care across the board! Every staff member I encountered was competent, knowledgable, professional, thorough, personable, compassionate and kind. I was made to feel comfortable and they allotted time for my questions/answers. My greatest thank you to all, as always!!!!
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Jul 2024I've seen Dr Karras for about 15 years and haven't had any complaints.
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Jul 2024Dr Karras is a true “health care provider”. I am privileged to call on him in crisis and routine situations, knowing his response will be timely and knowledgeable, focused on my individual needs. Thank you, Dr Karras.
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Jul 2024Karass has been our Dr for over 20 yrs. I trust him with myself, my wife and youngest boy. He's a tremendous factor in our lives. Thanks to him and his staff, I feel comfortable.
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Jul 2024Dr. Karras is the best doctor one could hope for. No complaints about him or his staff. They're topnotch !
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Jul 2024Continued kudos to Dr Karras for his wonderful care. He is truly a talented, thorough, and caring physician. I feel blessed to have him leading my healthcare. I hope Novant understands how lucky they are to have a physician of this talent and experience as part of their team.
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Jul 2024Great job Doctor was very professional. Dr. Karris
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Jul 2024Love Dr. Karras-He’s always been attentive, thorough and never made me feel rushed no matter the situation. He’s a good Egg! :)
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Jul 2024Dr. Karis has been a fantastic doctor to me and my family in the past and now I appreciate all he's done for me
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Jul 2024Dr. karras is the best!!!!! he is genuine and truly cares.
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Jul 2024Everyone is so friendly and supportive in this office. Dr. Karras is so attentive to my health issues, providing advice and support, and doesn't hesitate to suggest referring me to a specialist if he sees the need. I was told by others that he is one of the best providers you could ask for and that's proving to be so true. Thank you, Dr. Karras! And thank you to everyone on his staff!
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Jul 2024Dr Karras is a wonderful physician. The mold is broken for this wonderful physician
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Jul 2024Dr Karass is always attentive, and listens well to my issues and always addresses them. He’s very thorough at explaining my labs, medication, tests and answering all my questions. He is Efficient, kind, & Empathetic. I am very blessed to have him as my doctor.
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Jul 2024Dr. Karras and his nurse were outstanding.
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Jun 2024I'm feel blessed to have a caring and knowledgeable primary physician in Dr.Dean Karras. He is an excellent doctor and his staff is professional and friendly.
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Jun 2024Best doctor in town with the best staff!
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Jun 2024always great with Dr Karras and his staff he and they always cover all the bases. They all great you cordially and always check you over for whatever it is that you are seeing them for. I went there for a strained hamstring and to be concerned that i d idn't cause an injury to my new hip . Dr Karras sent me over for an xray and his nurse set up for therapy with Independence therapy at the Novant center on Independence. Everything went so great as always.
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Jun 2024We are fortunate to have experienced physicians like dr Karras! Novant should do everything they can to protect and reward knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate physicians like Dr Karras.
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Jun 2024Dr Karas was attentive and thorough
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Jun 2024Dr Karras is one of the best and most efficient Drs I have ever had! I am very lucky to have him as my Dr since 2015, when I moved to town! He is very experienced and listens to me! I just love him lots!
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Jun 2024Dr Karras and his team did as always a great job!
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Jun 2024Dr. Karras and his team are the absolute best!
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Jun 2024Dr. Karras continues to be a very competent and caring provider.
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Jun 2024Dr. Karis is a good listener gives you good feedback on your questions. And the last thing he asked you before he leaves the room do you have any other questions?
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Jun 2024Dr Karras is the best doctor that we have ever had. He is so compassionate and excellent!!!!
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Jun 2024Many years with probably the finest doctor in the Wilmington area. Don’t know what I would do without him.
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Jun 2024I am always treated with the utmost consideration and care by my physician of over 23years, Dr. Dean Karras and the medical team that assists him. I have referred many to him when and if care is needed. My experience at this facility has been very good, from radiology to venipuncture. High Praises
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Jun 2024Dr. Dean Karras is an excellent physician and a fine human being. His diagnostic skills are outstanding. As are his soft skills of kindness, understanding, and encouragement. All of the nurses who work with him think very highly of him and treat his patients with the same respect that he models.
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Jun 2024Dr Karras is wonderful. I’m thrilled that I am able to have him as my Doctor.
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Jun 2024Love Dr. Karras and his staff. Would not want to go anywhere else. Great provider and excellent listener.
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Jun 2024Dr. karras is the best. He goes above and beyond.
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Jun 2024Everyone was so professional & considerate
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Jun 2024My doctor was not my regular doctor but a colleague of my doctor. Dr karris was exceptionally thorough. Dr was very knowledgeable and determined to find out what was going on with my bladder. He performed the proper test to reveal the best medication for my problem. He did great
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Jun 2024I have been seeing Dr. Karras for probably twenty years and many of my family members see and trust him as well. I am grateful for his knowledge and compassion!
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Jun 2024Dr Karras and his staff are the absolute best, very professional and efficient.
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Jun 2024Dr Dean Karras is the best doctor I have ever had. He’s very knowledgeable and thorough.
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May 2024Dr Karras and his staff are very professional, kind and knowledgeable.
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May 2024Dr Karras is awesome. I trust him with my life!
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May 2024Very professional. Enjoy communicating with Dr, Karas .
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May 2024Dr.Karas is the most caring and thoughtful Dr. I’ve ever experienced. He is a good listener and always follows through.
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May 2024Dr Karas is an excellent physician and has always gone beyond my expectations to provide excellent primary care.
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May 2024On time, complete in all details, provider and team demonstrated interest / care
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May 2024A very good experience. I was impressed with the detail Dr Karras provided about my condition.
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May 2024Great medical appointment……always great to see Dr. Karras and staff. Patient of Dr. Karras for 20 yrs.
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May 2024Efficient clinic visit and interest of provider.
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May 2024I've been a patient with NHMG for over 20 years. I'm so thankful that the attentiveness and respect has never waned. In today's healthcare struggles, this means a lot. Dr. Karras and his supportive team have and and are amazing!
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May 2024I am most satisfied with the care that I get from Dr. Karras and his team.
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May 2024Dr. Karras is extremely knowledgeable and caring. He is one of the best physicians I have ever seen.
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May 2024Very trusted Dr.
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May 2024Dr. Karras is a knowledgeable and caring physician. I feel comfortable talking with him. I always put my needs first.!
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May 2024Dr Karras is great great great !!!
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May 2024This whole office staff is wonderful. And Dr. Karras is the most thorough MD I’ve ever been to. I’ve been seeing him for almost ten years and he is always so attentive, kind, and caring.
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May 2024Dr Karras is caring and he is going to check ever Avenue to get you your best care
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May 2024Wait to see the doctor was not acceptable
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May 2024Dr Karras is the best doctor I've ever had and I hope you never retires
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May 2024Dr Karras is kind , knowledgeable and respectful.
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May 2024Always respectful and dedicated.
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May 2024Moved 180 miles away, but will not change doctor!!
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May 2024Dr. Karras and his staff are wonderful! I am blessed to have him as my physician!
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May 2024I am always happy when I see Dr Karras
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May 2024As always, very productive follow up to previous lab work/physical…all questions and continuous treatment were addressed… Excellent visit and service??
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May 2024The best doctor I've ever had, he is the best all around. The staff is also one of the best. Very happy with them all.
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May 2024What a great team!
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May 2024Dr. Karras and staff went out of the way to take care of my emergency . They were through and fast and covered all bases Friday afternoon. My emergency started on Wednesday and they were able to run all the tests necessary. Thanks again to all.
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May 2024Dr Karras is a very knowledgeable doctor who provides relevant information about the results of the lab tests and my ongoing medical issues. I recently was diagnosed with severe plaque in my arteries (hardening of arteries) and proceeded to see a heart specialist and perform several tests including a stress test. Dr Karras was able to explain the results of all the tests performed and how they relate to my condition. It helped me to understand my condition and what actions I should take going forward. I feel lucky he is my family doctor.
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May 2024Dr Dean Karras is the best General Practitioner I’ve ever had. When I moved to the area I did my research and picked him because of his reviews and back ground. I was very impressed so I called to see if he was taking patients and he was so I am blessed to have him and highly recommend him to anyone that needs a GP. It’s been almost 14 years that I have been seeing him. He is very thorough and I have no regrets because I have the best GP in Wilmington NC. Thank You Dr Karras, Phillip Dale Bailey
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May 2024I love Dr Karras, and the rest of the staff. I have been going there for almost 20 yrs. Dr Karras always tries his best to find out exactly what is going on with you, and tries to correct the problem. I trust him completely.
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May 2024Computer systems suck
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May 2024Dr Karras is a very caring and compassionate Dr. He's The Best!! Great staff also!
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Jan 2024The best!
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Jan 2024Dr. Karras is a great physician
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Jan 2024My visit was excellent!!!
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Jan 2024Excellent physician, friendly staff, and top-notch care!
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Jan 2024Dr Karras was very personable and professional. He called us as home the following morning to check on my wife's condition.
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Jan 2024Waited almost 1 hour in room waiting on doctor. My time is important too
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Jan 2024Dr Karras is the best. In fact, I have recommended him to several people. My grandson sees him now, as well as, his other grandfather
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Jan 2024Dr Karras is a great doctor!
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Jan 2024they are the best you can ask for
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Jan 2024Excellent
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Jan 2024Wonderful
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Jan 2024Staff/Dr. should adhere to the same 15 minute guidelines in the exam room, as the sign in the waiting area. I've been left in the exam room twice for an hour w/o seeing anyone.
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Jan 2024Dr. Karras is a wonderful doctor! He is very professional, knowledgeable , and is the reason I drive 38 miles one way for my yearly physical.
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Jan 2024Dr Karras's is a wonderful doctor. I trust him totally with my care.
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Jan 2024Dr. Karras is a good man and a caring doctor. His nurse was very efficient and personable. I've been seeing Dr. Karras about 10 years, and he has seen me through several medical misfortunes. I will continue to depend upon him for my general medical needs.
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Jan 2024I always feel like an important patient when speaking with Dr Karras
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Jan 2024Dr. Karras and his staff are very amazing and do their best to give me the best care possible. He takes care of my family as well .
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Jan 2024Dr Karras is polite and thorough. He does not rush thru the visit. I feel I can trust him to care for me!
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Dec 2023Dr. Karras always goes beyond to help with your needs.
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Dec 2023Dr karras is the best
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Dec 2023My only complaint is that we waited one and a half hours to see the doctor. My mother, the patient has dementia and was so agitated from waiting that I could not help her. My blood pressure was through the roof when we left this appointment. Something needs to be done about these long wait times. It is totally unacceptable.
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Dec 2023I enjoy seeing Dr. Karras, and feel that he keeps me up to date on my health issues.
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Dec 2023Dr.Karras and staff are friendly, and take time to let you know about all of your results. Very pleased.
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Dec 2023Dr Karras looked carefully at previous data and information related to my condition in order to make an informed diagnosis and recommendations. He also listened carefully to what I had to say about the issue that I was experiencing. He is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring doctor.
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Dec 2023Dr. Karras always takes the time needed and listens to me. He went beyond the call of duty.
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Dec 2023Dr Karras is top notch. We are lucky to have him here to help us.
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Dec 2023I've been seeing Dr. Karras for more than 20 years. His care is exceptional.
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Dec 2023Dr. Karras is great and so is his staff.
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Dec 2023Very professional and courteous
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Dec 2023Dr Karras is kind, very thorough, genuine, a good listener & very knowledgeable. I am blessed to have him as my doctor.
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Dec 2023Prescription for the medication my GP prescribed was not called in to my pharmacy.
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Dec 2023Dr. Karras and his staff are the BEST!!!
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Dec 2023Confident I have the finest doctor in town.
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Dec 2023A check-in problem caused a delay. Dr. Karras apologized and has dealt with the problem.
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Dec 2023Dr karras is the best doctor I have ever had!!! Not sure I would still be alive without him. He always goes beyond the necessary, even beyond the hoped for into the rhelm of extraordinary
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Dec 2023This the best primary care I have EVER HAD.
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Dec 2023I always feel cared for and get the BEST of care with Dr. Karras.
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Nov 2023We are so glad that we have Dr Karras for a doctor. He is so thorough and knowledgeable. "HE CARES FOR US" is our slogan for Dr. Karras
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Nov 2023The dr. Cares about my health!
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Nov 2023Dr Karras is the most caring, kind, "old time doctor " , we have ever known. He listens with his heart and really cares about his patients. He called me at home at 6:30 pm to read my test results and discuss my treatment. What a blessing to know him!!! I feel completely safe in his care. God is good.
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Nov 2023I am very pleased with the attention Dr Karras gives me. He has always been very helpful and knowledgeable and he takes the time to talk with me and makes sure that I understand the prescription medicines.
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Nov 2023Dr Karras is the absolute best. He is an excellent clinician and listens to my concerns and addresses all my questions.
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Nov 2023Dr. Karras is a great physician. I trust him completely with my care. His staff is always courteous and respectful.
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Nov 2023Dr. Karras and his staff are always thorough, caring, and makes sure I understand everything before I leave! He is othe best doctor my husband and I have ever had! A perfect TEN!"
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Nov 2023Dr Karras is a caring and knowledgeable provider and I'm lucky to have him as my doctor.
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Nov 2023I was totally satisfied with the visit. It met all of my needs
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Nov 2023I have always felt Dr Karras and his team treats me as a total person. I will never willingly change doctors.
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Nov 2023Dr. Karras always listens and is responsive to concerns. I feel he has a strong commitment to his patients.
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Nov 2023All good
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Nov 2023Dr Karras is a professional gem I love him and he has taken great care of my husband and myself for more than 20 years
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Nov 2023The staff has always been kind, courteous and very professional. I have been seeing Dr. Dean Karras for about a decade or more and I trust him fully with my healthcare.
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Nov 2023Dr. Karras, is a very caring and knowledgeable physician.
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Nov 2023Dr. Karras is the greatest and has a great staff.
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Nov 2023Great service
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Nov 2023Dr Karras is great and has a great staff
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Nov 2023It is always a very good experience when I go see dr Karras. They are always very kind and tend to your needs. Been going there for almost 20 years, would not want to go anywhere else
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Nov 2023Dr. Karras and his new nurse are an amazing team. I am totally confident in their care.
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Nov 2023You are most fortunate to have Dr Karras. He is an excellent doctor and a good man.
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Nov 2023Dr. Karras always makes me feel heard. He is quick to help and very supportive when talking about sensitive issues.
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Nov 2023My husband and I who are in our 70s will continue driving 1.5 hours in order to keep Dr. Karras as our internist. He is thorough and we trust him completely to address any health issues that may arise. God bless him.
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Nov 2023If I was not happy I would go elsewhere.
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Nov 2023I love Dr Karras he has been my Doctor over 20 years and his staff is always caring and very helpful I love them a true blessing to have such wonderful care at the time of need it makes a difference thank you
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Nov 2023Dr. Karras is very knowledgeable and provides good feed back.
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Nov 2023Dr. Karras has been my PCP and when I moved from New Hanover County to Brunswick County I travel the added miles to see him. He is a caring Dr. and you know you will get the best care whenever you see him, he leaves no stone unturned when it comes to the patients care.
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Nov 2023Dr Karras and his staff are very knowledgeable and compassionate.
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Location
Wheelchair accessible
5145 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28412
Phone: 910-662-6000
Fax: 910-550-3787