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Karim Kara, MD

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Internal Medicine

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Karim Kara, MD

Internist with Wellstar since 2022.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Internist with Wellstar since 2022
  • Member of the Wellstar Medical Group A friendly image of Karim Kara MD Karim Kara, MD
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Specialties

  • Internal Medicine

Education & Training

  • Ross University School of Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Saint Mary's Hospital (Waterbury)

Languages spoken

  • English

Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures

  • Migraine Headache

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.7

Based on 446 patient ratings

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

The entire staff is amazing and I'm glad to be a part of them. Goodbye.

May 14, 2025

5

It was a pleasure meeting a young physician with so much patience. Who asked questions and asked me several times if I had any questions or concerns regarding my health. The service time was remarkable. Clean facility and well coordinate staff made this appointment a very pleasant one. I was also pleased that my blood was drawn on the first try.

May 7, 2025

5

Been going there for over 17 years love my providers

May 9, 2025

5

My new Care Team is Awesome, Are very caring and concerning, makes sure to listen and get to resolutions. Both Fast and Effectively.

May 2, 2025

5

Thank you Dr. Kara for you for listening and for not appearing rushed to get through the appointments.

May 3, 2025

4

Though provider was amicable, Annual physical seemed very superficial with little hands on examination.

April 23, 2025

5

Good treatment every time.

April 22, 2025

5

Front office staff was very helpful and friendly. Dr Kara was excellent as well. They made me feel confident I am being well taken care off. A stark difference from how poorly I was treated at my piedmont doctor.

April 16, 2025

5

Willing to investigate problems so he knows what is the best course of treatment.

April 17, 2025

5

Always kind and helpful

April 14, 2025

5

Good.

April 14, 2025

5

They are a very professional team!

April 14, 2025

5

The nurses were welcoming from the start. Dr Kara was friendly,attentive,and professional. I have a needle phobia and Priscilla made it easy and quick to get my labs done. Great experience

April 10, 2025

5

I have been a patient at Smyrna Primary Care for many years.Dr Kara is a fantastic doctor and takes time to listen and answer your questions and really cares about his patients.

April 10, 2025

5

Clean facility, friendly Staff, and timely service.

April 10, 2025

5

It's good and nice

April 5, 2025

5

I really enjoyed my visit yesterday. Everyone listened to my problems and got everything done that I needed to get done. And the doctor was excellent. And the nurses were extra, extra excellent. They were very attentive to my needs as far as my transportation, everything, trying to make sure I'm going to be able to get to my doctor's visits and everything. All my prescriptions were done. I think you all had excellent care for me yesterday. And I do thank you so very much and look forward to my next visit. I do thank you and have a great day.

April 4, 2025

5

Fast and reliable service.

April 3, 2025

5

Thank you so much Dr. Kara for seriously showing concern for my health and well-being.

March 28, 2025

5

Everyone was very pleasant and very friendly. I had a very good experience.

March 26, 2025

5

Enjoyed the visit. Doctor is very knowledgeable and patient. Listens very well.

March 28, 2025

5

I have recommended him. he makes me very comfortable. I think he really cares about me.

March 26, 2025

5

Love the staff and Dr

March 21, 2025

5

Lab Techs in room where they draw blood weren't the friendliest. Could use some more bed side manner.

March 20, 2025

5

Dr kara and staff show concert, polite and courteous and knowledgeable.

March 21, 2025

3

Love the facility

March 19, 2025

5

I had a problem getting my appointment. According to the voice mail, the office opens at 7 am, however, the message rolled to the answering service until 8 am.

March 19, 2025

5

Very thorough exam and blood work.

March 17, 2025

5

Dr. Kara and the nurses were great!!

March 16, 2025

5

Excellent, friendly staff from the moment you walk in, easy to answer questions and giving any information on your health questions. Great conversations with the Dr. and the PA's.

March 16, 2025

5

The entire staff is amazing and I'm glad to be a part of them. Goodbye.

May 14, 2025

5

It was a pleasure meeting a young physician with so much patience. Who asked questions and asked me several times if I had any questions or concerns regarding my health. The service time was remarkable. Clean facility and well coordinate staff made this appointment a very pleasant one. I was also pleased that my blood was drawn on the first try.

May 7, 2025

5

Been going there for over 17 years love my providers

May 9, 2025

5

My new Care Team is Awesome, Are very caring and concerning, makes sure to listen and get to resolutions. Both Fast and Effectively.

May 2, 2025

5

Thank you Dr. Kara for you for listening and for not appearing rushed to get through the appointments.

May 3, 2025

5

Good treatment every time.

April 22, 2025

5

Front office staff was very helpful and friendly. Dr Kara was excellent as well. They made me feel confident I am being well taken care off. A stark difference from how poorly I was treated at my piedmont doctor.

April 16, 2025

5

Willing to investigate problems so he knows what is the best course of treatment.

April 17, 2025

5

Always kind and helpful

April 14, 2025

5

Good.

April 14, 2025

5

They are a very professional team!

April 14, 2025

5

The nurses were welcoming from the start. Dr Kara was friendly,attentive,and professional. I have a needle phobia and Priscilla made it easy and quick to get my labs done. Great experience

April 10, 2025

5

I have been a patient at Smyrna Primary Care for many years.Dr Kara is a fantastic doctor and takes time to listen and answer your questions and really cares about his patients.

April 10, 2025

5

Clean facility, friendly Staff, and timely service.

April 10, 2025

5

It's good and nice

April 5, 2025

5

I really enjoyed my visit yesterday. Everyone listened to my problems and got everything done that I needed to get done. And the doctor was excellent. And the nurses were extra, extra excellent. They were very attentive to my needs as far as my transportation, everything, trying to make sure I'm going to be able to get to my doctor's visits and everything. All my prescriptions were done. I think you all had excellent care for me yesterday. And I do thank you so very much and look forward to my next visit. I do thank you and have a great day.

April 4, 2025

5

Fast and reliable service.

April 3, 2025

5

Thank you so much Dr. Kara for seriously showing concern for my health and well-being.

March 28, 2025

5

Everyone was very pleasant and very friendly. I had a very good experience.

March 26, 2025

5

Enjoyed the visit. Doctor is very knowledgeable and patient. Listens very well.

March 28, 2025

5

I have recommended him. he makes me very comfortable. I think he really cares about me.

March 26, 2025

5

Love the staff and Dr

March 21, 2025

5

Lab Techs in room where they draw blood weren't the friendliest. Could use some more bed side manner.

March 20, 2025

5

Dr kara and staff show concert, polite and courteous and knowledgeable.

March 21, 2025

5

I had a problem getting my appointment. According to the voice mail, the office opens at 7 am, however, the message rolled to the answering service until 8 am.

March 19, 2025

5

Very thorough exam and blood work.

March 17, 2025

5

Dr. Kara and the nurses were great!!

March 16, 2025

5

Excellent, friendly staff from the moment you walk in, easy to answer questions and giving any information on your health questions. Great conversations with the Dr. and the PA's.

March 16, 2025

4

Though provider was amicable, Annual physical seemed very superficial with little hands on examination.

April 23, 2025

3

Love the facility

March 19, 2025

3

Love the facility

March 19, 2025

4

Though provider was amicable, Annual physical seemed very superficial with little hands on examination.

April 23, 2025

5

The entire staff is amazing and I'm glad to be a part of them. Goodbye.

May 14, 2025

5

It was a pleasure meeting a young physician with so much patience. Who asked questions and asked me several times if I had any questions or concerns regarding my health. The service time was remarkable. Clean facility and well coordinate staff made this appointment a very pleasant one. I was also pleased that my blood was drawn on the first try.

May 7, 2025

5

Been going there for over 17 years love my providers

May 9, 2025

5

My new Care Team is Awesome, Are very caring and concerning, makes sure to listen and get to resolutions. Both Fast and Effectively.

May 2, 2025

5

Thank you Dr. Kara for you for listening and for not appearing rushed to get through the appointments.

May 3, 2025

5

Good treatment every time.

April 22, 2025

5

Front office staff was very helpful and friendly. Dr Kara was excellent as well. They made me feel confident I am being well taken care off. A stark difference from how poorly I was treated at my piedmont doctor.

April 16, 2025

5

Willing to investigate problems so he knows what is the best course of treatment.

April 17, 2025

5

Always kind and helpful

April 14, 2025

5

Good.

April 14, 2025

5

They are a very professional team!

April 14, 2025

5

The nurses were welcoming from the start. Dr Kara was friendly,attentive,and professional. I have a needle phobia and Priscilla made it easy and quick to get my labs done. Great experience

April 10, 2025

5

I have been a patient at Smyrna Primary Care for many years.Dr Kara is a fantastic doctor and takes time to listen and answer your questions and really cares about his patients.

April 10, 2025

5

Clean facility, friendly Staff, and timely service.

April 10, 2025

5

It's good and nice

April 5, 2025

5

I really enjoyed my visit yesterday. Everyone listened to my problems and got everything done that I needed to get done. And the doctor was excellent. And the nurses were extra, extra excellent. They were very attentive to my needs as far as my transportation, everything, trying to make sure I'm going to be able to get to my doctor's visits and everything. All my prescriptions were done. I think you all had excellent care for me yesterday. And I do thank you so very much and look forward to my next visit. I do thank you and have a great day.

April 4, 2025

5

Fast and reliable service.

April 3, 2025

5

Thank you so much Dr. Kara for seriously showing concern for my health and well-being.

March 28, 2025

5

Everyone was very pleasant and very friendly. I had a very good experience.

March 26, 2025

5

Enjoyed the visit. Doctor is very knowledgeable and patient. Listens very well.

March 28, 2025

5

I have recommended him. he makes me very comfortable. I think he really cares about me.

March 26, 2025

5

Love the staff and Dr

March 21, 2025

5

Lab Techs in room where they draw blood weren't the friendliest. Could use some more bed side manner.

March 20, 2025

5

Dr kara and staff show concert, polite and courteous and knowledgeable.

March 21, 2025

5

I had a problem getting my appointment. According to the voice mail, the office opens at 7 am, however, the message rolled to the answering service until 8 am.

March 19, 2025

5

Very thorough exam and blood work.

March 17, 2025

5

Dr. Kara and the nurses were great!!

March 16, 2025

5

Excellent, friendly staff from the moment you walk in, easy to answer questions and giving any information on your health questions. Great conversations with the Dr. and the PA's.

March 16, 2025

5

The entire staff is amazing and I'm glad to be a part of them. Goodbye.

May 14, 2025

5

Been going there for over 17 years love my providers

May 9, 2025

5

It was a pleasure meeting a young physician with so much patience. Who asked questions and asked me several times if I had any questions or concerns regarding my health. The service time was remarkable. Clean facility and well coordinate staff made this appointment a very pleasant one. I was also pleased that my blood was drawn on the first try.

May 7, 2025

5

Thank you Dr. Kara for you for listening and for not appearing rushed to get through the appointments.

May 3, 2025

5

My new Care Team is Awesome, Are very caring and concerning, makes sure to listen and get to resolutions. Both Fast and Effectively.

May 2, 2025

4

Though provider was amicable, Annual physical seemed very superficial with little hands on examination.

April 23, 2025

5

Good treatment every time.

April 22, 2025

5

Willing to investigate problems so he knows what is the best course of treatment.

April 17, 2025

5

Front office staff was very helpful and friendly. Dr Kara was excellent as well. They made me feel confident I am being well taken care off. A stark difference from how poorly I was treated at my piedmont doctor.

April 16, 2025

5

Good.

April 14, 2025

5

Always kind and helpful

April 14, 2025

5

They are a very professional team!

April 14, 2025

5

The nurses were welcoming from the start. Dr Kara was friendly,attentive,and professional. I have a needle phobia and Priscilla made it easy and quick to get my labs done. Great experience

April 10, 2025

5

I have been a patient at Smyrna Primary Care for many years.Dr Kara is a fantastic doctor and takes time to listen and answer your questions and really cares about his patients.

April 10, 2025

5

Clean facility, friendly Staff, and timely service.

April 10, 2025

5

It's good and nice

April 5, 2025

5

I really enjoyed my visit yesterday. Everyone listened to my problems and got everything done that I needed to get done. And the doctor was excellent. And the nurses were extra, extra excellent. They were very attentive to my needs as far as my transportation, everything, trying to make sure I'm going to be able to get to my doctor's visits and everything. All my prescriptions were done. I think you all had excellent care for me yesterday. And I do thank you so very much and look forward to my next visit. I do thank you and have a great day.

April 4, 2025

5

Fast and reliable service.

April 3, 2025

5

Thank you so much Dr. Kara for seriously showing concern for my health and well-being.

March 28, 2025

5

Enjoyed the visit. Doctor is very knowledgeable and patient. Listens very well.

March 28, 2025

5

I have recommended him. he makes me very comfortable. I think he really cares about me.

March 26, 2025

5

Everyone was very pleasant and very friendly. I had a very good experience.

March 26, 2025

5

Dr kara and staff show concert, polite and courteous and knowledgeable.

March 21, 2025

5

Love the staff and Dr

March 21, 2025

5

Lab Techs in room where they draw blood weren't the friendliest. Could use some more bed side manner.

March 20, 2025

3

Love the facility

March 19, 2025

5

I had a problem getting my appointment. According to the voice mail, the office opens at 7 am, however, the message rolled to the answering service until 8 am.

March 19, 2025

5

Very thorough exam and blood work.

March 17, 2025

5

Dr. Kara and the nurses were great!!

March 16, 2025

5

Excellent, friendly staff from the moment you walk in, easy to answer questions and giving any information on your health questions. Great conversations with the Dr. and the PA's.

March 16, 2025

5

Excellent, friendly staff from the moment you walk in, easy to answer questions and giving any information on your health questions. Great conversations with the Dr. and the PA's.

March 16, 2025

5

Dr. Kara and the nurses were great!!

March 16, 2025

5

Very thorough exam and blood work.

March 17, 2025

5

I had a problem getting my appointment. According to the voice mail, the office opens at 7 am, however, the message rolled to the answering service until 8 am.

March 19, 2025

3

Love the facility

March 19, 2025

5

Lab Techs in room where they draw blood weren't the friendliest. Could use some more bed side manner.

March 20, 2025

5

Love the staff and Dr

March 21, 2025

5

Dr kara and staff show concert, polite and courteous and knowledgeable.

March 21, 2025

5

Everyone was very pleasant and very friendly. I had a very good experience.

March 26, 2025

5

I have recommended him. he makes me very comfortable. I think he really cares about me.

March 26, 2025

5

Enjoyed the visit. Doctor is very knowledgeable and patient. Listens very well.

March 28, 2025

5

Thank you so much Dr. Kara for seriously showing concern for my health and well-being.

March 28, 2025

5

Fast and reliable service.

April 3, 2025

5

I really enjoyed my visit yesterday. Everyone listened to my problems and got everything done that I needed to get done. And the doctor was excellent. And the nurses were extra, extra excellent. They were very attentive to my needs as far as my transportation, everything, trying to make sure I'm going to be able to get to my doctor's visits and everything. All my prescriptions were done. I think you all had excellent care for me yesterday. And I do thank you so very much and look forward to my next visit. I do thank you and have a great day.

April 4, 2025

5

It's good and nice

April 5, 2025

5

Clean facility, friendly Staff, and timely service.

April 10, 2025

5

I have been a patient at Smyrna Primary Care for many years.Dr Kara is a fantastic doctor and takes time to listen and answer your questions and really cares about his patients.

April 10, 2025

5

The nurses were welcoming from the start. Dr Kara was friendly,attentive,and professional. I have a needle phobia and Priscilla made it easy and quick to get my labs done. Great experience

April 10, 2025

5

They are a very professional team!

April 14, 2025

5

Always kind and helpful

April 14, 2025

5

Good.

April 14, 2025

5

Front office staff was very helpful and friendly. Dr Kara was excellent as well. They made me feel confident I am being well taken care off. A stark difference from how poorly I was treated at my piedmont doctor.

April 16, 2025

5

Willing to investigate problems so he knows what is the best course of treatment.

April 17, 2025

5

Good treatment every time.

April 22, 2025

4

Though provider was amicable, Annual physical seemed very superficial with little hands on examination.

April 23, 2025

5

My new Care Team is Awesome, Are very caring and concerning, makes sure to listen and get to resolutions. Both Fast and Effectively.

May 2, 2025

5

Thank you Dr. Kara for you for listening and for not appearing rushed to get through the appointments.

May 3, 2025

5

It was a pleasure meeting a young physician with so much patience. Who asked questions and asked me several times if I had any questions or concerns regarding my health. The service time was remarkable. Clean facility and well coordinate staff made this appointment a very pleasant one. I was also pleased that my blood was drawn on the first try.

May 7, 2025

5

Been going there for over 17 years love my providers

May 9, 2025

5

The entire staff is amazing and I'm glad to be a part of them. Goodbye.

May 14, 2025

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Karim Kara, MD
Internist with Wellstar since 2022
Rating
4.7
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency
Saint Mary's Hospital (Waterbury)
Spoken Languages
English
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/karim-kara-md
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