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Dr. Amer Karam, MD

Oncology
4.7 (39)
Map Pin Small Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Amer Karam, MD

Dr. Amer Karam, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Palo Alto, CA. They specialize in Oncology, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine. They graduated from American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine and is affiliated with Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Valleycare and Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. Dr. Karam, completed a residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Karam an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Karam works at Practice in Palo Alto, CA with other offices in San Jose, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Menstrual Disorders, Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Karam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Breast Imaging Service At Blake Wilbur Building
    900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 725-8409
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Interventional Radiology in San Jose
    2589 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA 95124 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 426-4900
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Stanford University
    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 498-6000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Good Samaritan Hospital
    2425 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA 95124 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 559-2011
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:00

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  • Stanford Health Care
  • Stanford Health Care Valleycare
  • Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

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    About Dr. Amer Karam, MD

    Specialties
    • Oncology
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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic and French
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    NPI Number
    • 1851308860
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • American University of Beirut
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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    Dr. Karam has seen patients for Menstrual Disorders, Uterine Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Karam on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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