Summary

Dr. Abdul Garuba is an internal medicine physician who specializes in critical care medicine, bringing over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidade De Sao Paulo Faculdade De Medicina Sao Paulo in Brazil and completed his residency training at University Health Center of Pittsburgh. With 41 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Garuba is fluent in Russian and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Garuba practices at multiple locations in Matthews, North Carolina, including Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and Atrium Health Union West. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, with particular expertise in pediatric hypertension cases. He performs diagnostic procedures such as glucose testing and abdominal ultrasounds to help evaluate patient conditions. Patients have given Dr. Garuba an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 41 years of experience
  • speaks Russian, Spanish
  • University Health Center Of Pittsburgh
  • 14 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Abdul Karim Garuba has 3 locations

Polyclinic Medical Center

9705 Northeast Pkwy Ste 400Matthews, NC 28105
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

1500 Matthews Township PkwyMatthews, NC 28105

Atrium Health Union West

1000 Healing WayMatthews, NC 28104

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
41 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Russian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Sindhi, Urdu Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
Matthews , NCRock Hill , SCGastonia , NCMesquite , TX
Med School: Universidade De Sao Paulo Faculdade De Medicina Sao Paulo (Fmsp-Usp) Med School: University Of Karachi - Sindh Medical College Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Abdul Karim Garuba

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Abdul Karim Garuba has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Abdul Karim Garuba has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine (im)

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Dr. Abdul Karim Garuba holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Health Center Of Pittsburgh.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidade De Sao Paulo Faculdade De Medicina Sao Paulo (Fmsp-Usp) in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Garuba's NPI number is 1063483113.

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Dr. Abdul Garuba speaks Russian and Spanish.

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