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Dr. Amer Karam, MD

Dr. Amer Karam, MD

Oncology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Amer Karam, MD is an oncology specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Karam has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, and Gynecologic Neoplasms. He graduated from American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion and Stanford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

900 Blake Wilbur Dr Palo Alto, CA 94304
Telehealth available

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Dr. Karam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. Karam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karam

4.7
40 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Perfect blend of empathy and honesty
Dr Karam makes you feel as though you are his only patient. Attentive to my and family members questions and to my emotional state simultaneously. He mindfully and respectfully delivers difficult information in a distilled manner. Kindly answers the same questions over again. I’ve never felt rushed and absolutely know if I have an issue he or someone on his team will be there regardless of day or time. Not to mention he did a beautiful job on my surgery and aftercare and literally has saved my life. He is the epitome of excellence.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Erin – May 14, 2024
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Dr. Karam is one of the nicest and caring person I’ve known. He is a God send.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Han – Jan 07, 2022
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amazing doctor. I've had him for 10 years now. I take an airplane to see him, and he's worth every penny. There's no other gynecologist i would trust more than him. He's trained by the best, is the best, and he has the best bedside manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Aretha – Dec 04, 2021
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Not recommended. A Prima Donna with no bedside manner. No empathy. One of the worst doctors we’ve encountered at Stanford and we’ve seen quite a few. Impressed with himself & cares about impressing the nearby females, doesn’t care about you. You can do better. Stay away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Carol Sullivan – May 23, 2021
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Dr. Karam is a godsend. He’s kind, compassionate and so competent. He makes you feel well taken care of even when you are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. His reassuring manner is so comforting at the hardest time. He is a one of a kind surgeon and we feel so lucky to have met him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 01, 2020
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Dr. Amer Karam is the best among all the Doctor's I have interacted with so far. He responds promptly to my queries and has a cheerful demeanor which at once brightens up your day. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Mar 23, 2019
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Best doctor I have ever seen, He has done many of my surgeries and is amazing. If I could give him more stars I would. Caring, kind, considerate and looks at your entire being when evaluating a course of action. He explains everything in detail and I leave his office with complete confidence and understanding of my treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2018
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Dr. Karam and his team are among the most wonderful people I have met in my life. Hospital anxiety dissipates when one is around these people. Dr. Karam is a special blend, kind and caring human being with the magic and power of a brilliant and skilled surgeon. Thank you Dr. Karam.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Carmen M in San Jose, CA – Mar 24, 2016
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Dr. Karam is the best doctor I have ever encountered, and being a health-care professional myself, I have met and worked with hundreds of doctors. He is the perfect blend of brilliant, skilled (surgically), funny, patient and very kind. He is genuine and easy to approach. He treats you like a friend and it's easy to forget that he is a brilliant intellect with the ability to literally save lives on a daily basis. Anyone would be lucky to have Dr. Karam as their physician.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Coleen in Santa Cruz, CA – Feb 22, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a gynecologic oncologist I strive to put the patient at the center of her multidisciplinary care and provide the most caring, leading-edge cancer treatments.

  • Oncology

  • Gynecologic Oncology

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Gynecologic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008

  • Ucla Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2001

  • American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000

  • American University Of Beirut

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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    Locations

    Practice

    Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer900 Blake Wilbur Dr Palo Alto, CA 94304
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    (650) 725-8409

    Practice

    Stanford University875 Blake Wilbur Dr Palo Alto, CA 94304
    2
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions
    (650) 498-6000

    Practice

    Interventional Radiology In San Jose2589 Samaritan Dr San Jose, CA 95124
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      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions
    (408) 426-4900

    Practice

    Stanford Hospital and Clinics300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
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    (650) 723-4000
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