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Dr. Malek Karassi, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
3.4 (25)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Malek Karassi, MD

Dr. Malek Karassi, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 36 years of experience. They graduated from University Of Aleppo, Faculty Of Medicine and is affiliated with Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Chilton and Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Karassi, completed a residency at Chicago Medical School Hospitals|University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences. Patients rated Dr. Karassi an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Karassi works at Karassi Endocrinology/Int Medcn in Birmingham, AL with other offices in Alabaster, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Diabetic Polyneuropathy 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. Karassi's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Karassi Endocrinology
    817 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 787-2669
  2. 2
    Karassi Endocrinology
    644 2nd St Ne, Alabaster, AL 35007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 787-2669
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3
    Shelby Office
    1022 1st St N Ste 305, Alabaster, AL 35007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 787-2669

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center
  • Saint Vincent's Chilton
  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations

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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Hyperthyroidism
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Diabetic Coma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Foot Infection
Goiter
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Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Nail Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Edema
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Cortex Diseases
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Thyroiditis
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cushing's Syndrome
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Endocrine Disorders
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Essential Tremor
Female Infertility
Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
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Hemochromatosis
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Ingrown Nail
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Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jock Itch
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Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipedema
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Lipoprotein Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 3 (MEN 3)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Disease
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Subacute Thyroiditis
Throat Pain
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Insufficiency
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Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
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Yeast Infections
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
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    3.4
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    Based on 25 ratings
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    (7)
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    About Dr. Malek Karassi, MD

    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1447273586
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Aberdeen Hospital|University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Chicago Medical School Hospitals|University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
    Residency
    Internship
    • Aleppo University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Aleppo, Faculty Of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Malek Karassi, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Karassi is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Karassi has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Karassi has seen patients for Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Diabetic Polyneuropathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Karassi on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Karassi. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Karassi.

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