Summary

Dr. Aoun Kara is a cardiovascular disease specialist with over five decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus School of Medicine and completed multiple residencies, including training at St. George Hospital in Beirut, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network, before pursuing fellowship training at St. Francis Hospital-Beacon in 1980. Dr. Kara is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Kara practices at Saint Luke's University Hospital Bethlehem and sees patients at St. Luke's Cardiology Associates in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. He specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension. His expertise includes performing stress tests, transthoracic echocardiograms, and contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular conditions. Patients rate Dr. Kara 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 52 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • St. Francis Hospital-Beacon
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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3.8 
52 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Russian, Spanish, English, Polish
Fountain Hill , PAQuakertown , PASouderton , PAPhillipsburg , NJ
Med School: University of Damascus School of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Aoun B Kara

  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Aoun B Kara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Aoun B Kara has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

St. Francis Hospital-Beacon1980

Residency

St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network1978
Suny Downstate Medical Center1976
St. George Hospital-Beirut1975

Medical School

University of Damascus School of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Is Dr. Aoun Kara accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Aoun Kara affiliated with?
Dr. Aoun Kara is affiliated with Saint Lukes University Hospital Bethlehem.
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Does Dr. Aoun Kara accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Aoun Kara has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Aoun Kara speak?
Dr. Aoun Kara speaks English.

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