Summary

Dr. Ahmad Karadaghy specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing four decades of medical experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed residency training at St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Karadaghy is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Dr. Karadaghy practices at BJC Medical Group Gastroenterology in Alton, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at Alton Memorial Hospital. They focus on treating digestive conditions such as colon polyps and GERD, as well as managing diabetes in older adults. Their procedural expertise includes sedation services and various diagnostic pathology tests. Patients have given Dr. Karadaghy an average rating of 3.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Arabic
  • St Lukes Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
40 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English Speaks English
Alton , ILSACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , ALSaint Louis , MO
Med School: University Of Baghdad College Of Medicine Med School: New York University Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ahmad A Karadaghy

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Devoted Health
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Ahmad A Karadaghy has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ahmad A Karadaghy has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatologist
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Ahmad A Karadaghy holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Missouri and Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Lukes Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Baghdad College Of Medicine in 1986.

NPI Number

Ahmad A Karadaghy's NPI number is 1619963063.

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Ahmad A Karadaghy is affiliated with Alton Memorial Hospital.
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