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Dr. Chafic Karam, MD

Dr. Chafic Karam, MD

Neurology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Chafic Karam, MD is a neurologist in Portland, OR and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GRENOBLE 1 - UNIVERSITI JOSEPH FOURIER / FACULTI DE MEDICINE DE GRENOBLE in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Samaritan Albany General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

3303 S Bond Ave Portland, OR 97239

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Karam is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

Dr. Karam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Karam specializes in the areas of Neurology & Neuromuscular Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Karam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karam

3.7

19 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • 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
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Christine Bubier – Apr 12, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
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Robyn Whiteman – Jul 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
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Aug 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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C.Brown in OR – Jun 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Portland, AK – Jul 25, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Danielle in Spokane, WA – Jul 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Christina B. in Portland, OR – May 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Zaphod1280 in Kenly, NC – Dec 19, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Chafic Karam, MD is a neurologist in Portland, OR and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GRENOBLE 1 - UNIVERSITI JOSEPH FOURIER / FACULTI DE MEDICINE DE GRENOBLE in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Neurology

  • Neuromuscular Medicine

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

  • Grenoble 1 - Universiti Joseph Fourier / Faculti De Medicine De Grenoble

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
Neuromuscular Medicine
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Karam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    OHSU Dermpath3303 S Bond Ave Portland, OR 97239
    1

    Practice

    Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania3400 Spruce St Philadelphia, PA 19104
    2
    OHSU Hospital3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239
    3

    Practice

    Penn Advanced Internal Medicine3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 2 Philadelphia, PA 19104
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

      3400 Spruce St
      Philadelphia, PA 19104
      Recipient of 60
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      11% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Samaritan Albany General Hospital

      1046 6th Ave SW
      Albany, OR 97321
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      93%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

      3600 NW Samaritan Dr
      Corvallis, OR 97330
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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