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Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon
1611 W. Harrison St.
Suite 300
Chicago, IL
60612
Top reviews
Dr Vasili is one of the best orthopaedic doctor around. I was recommended to him from a friend, and I couldn’t be happier to be his patient for the past 2 years for my hip and knee problems. He is very attentive, polite, and alwayShow mores takes time to listen and answer questions. Also, never rushes you into to one way treatment, and gives you all possible options for treatment. I trust his decision making on all the options of a treatment he offers. Also, I can’t say enough for his assistants, Madison and Deana! They are the best! Very knowledgeable, sweet, with excellent bed side manners and wonderful listening skills. Thank you for all you do Dr Karas and team!
Though I had to wait for so long to get to surgery due to various postponements and scheduling availability, I am glad it finally happened and my experience with dr Karas has been a positive one. His pleasant and friendly demeanorShow more put me at ease and helped me overcome my anxiety about the surgery. My pain was under control from the very beginning and Dr Karas’s instructions for proper recovery were very clear and easy to follow. His staff has been available and very responsive to all of my needs . I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Vasili Karas to others.
Vasili Karas, MD, MS, is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and rapid recovery hip and knee replacements, as well as complex revision joint surgeries. He is committed to empowering his patients to overcome their pain and resume the activities they love.
A Chicagoland native with the goal of giving back to his community, Dr. Karas earned his medical degree at Rush University’s Medical College in Chicago. He then went to North Carolina to complete his residency training at Duke University Medical Center. After that, he returned to Chicago to finish his fellowship training in hip and knee replacement surgery at Rush University Medical Center.
Dr. Karas’ approach to medicine involves spending time with his patients, fostering good communication, and offering the latest advances in medical technology. He has over 40 peer reviewed publications and is a committee member of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). Through physical therapy, joint injections, and surgical procedures, he strives to get patients back on their feet as quickly as possible without compromising technique. He works closely with patients throughout their road to recovery and is highly skilled in addressing the full spectrum of concerns when it comes to hip or knee joints.
Whether a patient is continuing to have pain after a previous joint replacement, needs a second opinion, or is seeking the best surgeon to perform a knee or hip replacement for osteoarthritis, Dr. Karas feels privileged to care for his patients whether they be Chicago natives or come from anywhere in the world.
Practice Emphasis
Dr. Karas specializes in rapid recovery surgery but also is happy to take on complex cases and revision, or re-do joint replacements. Whether it be surgical approach, length of stay, use of technology, or any special needs you may have, Dr. Karas is committed to offering patients the options they need to have an excellent patient experience and a successful joint replacement.
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Dr. Karas is recognized for his expertise in:
Research Interests
Education, Certifications & Training
Languages Spoken
Disclosures
None
Hip Replacement
Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis
Painful Joint Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
Second Opinion
Locations (2)
Vasili Karas, Board Certified MD, MS
1611 W. Harrison St.
Suite 300
Chicago, IL, 60612
1625 N. Harlem Ave
(Corner of North & Harlem – Within Rush Outpatient Center)
Galewood, IL, 60707
More About Dr. Vasili Karas, MD
NPI Number
1063778413
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Very efficient. Left the consult feeling very confident in Dr. Kara’s and the practice
Though I had to wait for so long to get to surgery due to various postponements and scheduling availability, I am glad it finally happened and my experience with dr Karas has been a positive one. His pleasant and friendly demeanor put me at ease and helped me overcome my anxiety about the surgery. My pain was under control from the very beginning and Dr Karas’s instructions for proper recovery were very clear and easy to follow. His staff has been available and very responsive to all of my needs . I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Vasili Karas to others.
Dr Kara’s was very personable yet professional. He helped to make my decision regarding a knee replacement recommending that my symptoms did not warrant such a surgery, especially at my age (81). Other options were discussed so I will contemplate the choices. I thank him for his honesty.
Doctor Karas and his staff were extremely professional, friendly, and informative!
Very knowledgeable, pleasant and thorough. His team is also top notch.
The Best. Great Doctor and a staff to match. I recommend Dr Kara’s to everyone. Grateful to know Dr Kara’s. Sincerely, Ward Schell
Excellent
Great doctor with a great staff. 100% satisfied with the outcome of my surgery.
He’s the best!
My appointment time was honored Everything went well Dr.Karas was very kind,informative and professional also his assistant
Excellent very professional
Excellent communication and explanation of issues and treatment plan. No extended wait overall very satisfied.
Dr Karas and his staff are simply the best
Dr Karas and his staff are always friendly and professional. Listening and answering questions as needed. All appointments are kept timely.
A very kind man. He went over the details of the procedure and explained it all well.
Very good doctor
Amazing; so professional
Dr. Karas is a great surgeon! His team is outstanding. They are highly organized and work efficiently. Dr. Karas answers question very well and is highly committed to patient success.
Very nice
Dr Karas was phenomenal took everything into consideration including my weight and still scheduled my knee replacement in August and my other one 6-8 weeks later!! Where as the other dr at ortho Illinois would not even considerate it unless i lost weight!! Made me feel so so good that everything will be fine and I will be on the road to recovery in know time
Well I could of been notified I was being handed off to another doctor without the visit I’m very busy and live an hour away We got no where with the appointment other than stating the obvious which I was already told by three different surgeons If youbweee planning on passing me offf to a colleague then don’t before watimg my time
Very personable and very confident .
Dr. Karas and his team has provided informative diagnosis about my knee pain and proposed path forward,
I really enjoyed my appointment with Dr Karas. He told me exactly what needs to be done to my knee and he has a great personality, very personable. In today's medical field that is rare. I am very glad that my appointment was with Dr Karas, and I know he will take good care of me, like he said.
From my very first visit in March to my recent visit today July 1st everyone was very compassionate to my needs and concerns. Dr. Karas has an amazing team working with him.
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Dr. Karas came highly recommended to me by my daughter who is a PT and i could not be more pleased with my outcomes! The attention to detail via the texts as well as his PA and support staff have all been great.
FINALLY somebody listened to me!! FINALLY I have hope to live a more active lifestyle. FINALLY there may be NO PAIN! Thank you Dr Karas
Dr. Karas and his staff are amazing…They acknowledge the importance of your injury and provide you with the right treatment and diagnosis…I would recommend him and his staff to any and everyone
Very professional and personal Thank you
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