Dr. Karim Paracha, MD
Laparoscopic Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 43
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Dr. Karim Paracha, MD is a laparoscopic surgery specialist in East Setauket, NY and has been practicing for 8 years. He graduated from Escuela Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas de Centroamerica in 1999 and specializes in laparoscopic surgery, bariatric surgery, and more.
Karim A. Paracha, M.D.
4 Technology Dr Ste 240
East Setauket, NY 11733
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- Cigna
- HealthFirst
- MultiPlan
- Oscar Insurance Corporation
- Quality Health Plans
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5 Specialties
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Gastroenterological Surgery
- General Surgery
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Paracha does not have any board certifications listed.
44 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Tumor
- Abscess
- Achalasia
- Adhesions
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Bile Duct Disorders
- Biliary Atresia
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Large Bowel Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Lymphoma
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Obesity
- Rib Fracture
- Secondary Malignancies
- Small Intestine Disorders
- Spleen Disorders
- Stomach Cancer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
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46 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophagomyotomy
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
- Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Liver Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Paracentesis
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
- Skin Biopsy
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Tumor Resection
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
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0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Escuela Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas de CentroamericaMedical School | Graduated 1999
- North Oakland Medical Center Pontiac General HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2005
- North Oakland Medical Center Pontiac General HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 2006
- Sound Shore Mc Of WestchesterResidency Hospital | Completed 2009
- Montefiore Med Ctr Albert EinsteinFellowship Hospital | Completed 2010
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
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Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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I wish that he was a primary care and gynecoloist as well, yes I do recommend him always!!!!
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Marie hornef in Nesconset, NY – Jun 22, 2018
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Dr Paracha is excellent. He is knowledgeable, and a wonderful surgeon. I highly recommend him. He takes his time and answers any questions or concerns. I never feel rushed when at an appointment with Dr Paracha.
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Judith in Smithtown, NY – May 22, 2018
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Dr. Paracha performed an appendectomy on me last week in the hospital. Everything went better than expected. 1 week later, I went for my follow up at his office. Quick and easy check in, bery friendly staff, and all my questions were answered beifre I could even ask them. I would highly recommend...Read More
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Kathrin P in Center Moriches – Mar 17, 2018
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The doctor Paracha is an outstanding professional and a great human being.
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J Sobrino in Aquabogue,NY – Mar 17, 2018
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I cant stress enough how much I love Dr. Paracha. Dr. Paracha saved my life back in 2015. He was the one doctor that was able to figure out what was going on with me when I became septic. He had to give me a colostomy due to an opening that I had in my bowels. The care that he gave me was above...Read More
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Tara – Mar 16, 2018
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