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Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

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Alexandros Karavas, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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About

Dr. Karavas received his medical degree from Humboldt University of Berlin – Charité in 1997. He did his internship in general surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and completed residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, Mass. This was followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a fellowship in aortic surgery at the Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining BMC in 2022, Dr. Karavas was a cardiothoracic surgeon in Utica, New York. In addition to English, he is fluent in German and Greek.

  • Departments

  • Specialties

    High-risk coronary revascularization; Valve repair; Surgical management of endocarditis; Surgical critical care; Mechanical cardiovascular and pulmonary support

  • Contact

    617.638.7350

  • Primary Location

    732 Harrison Avenue
    Boston, MA 02118

  • Administrative Title

    Assistant Professor of Surgery, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center

  • Fellowship

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Cardiothoracic Surgery and Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania: Aortic Surgery