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

  • 5
  • 52 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Aoun Basheer Kara has 4 locations

St. Luke's Cardiology Associates

701 Ostrum StFountain Hill, PA 18015

St. Luke's Cardiology Associates - Bethlehem - Doctors' Pavilion

701 Ostrum St Ste 304Bethlehem, PA 18015

St. Luke's Cardiology Associates - Bethlehem - Doctors' Pavilion

701 Ostrum St Ste 603Fountain Hill, PA 18015

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Aoun Basheer 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 Basheer Kara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Aoun Basheer 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

Dr. Aoun Basheer Kara holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine in 1974.

NPI Number

Dr. Kara's NPI number is 1497752182.

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What languages does Dr. Aoun Kara speak?
Dr. Aoun Kara speaks English.
Where is Dr. Aoun Kara's office located?
Dr. Aoun Kara's office is located at 701 Ostrum St Ste 304, Fountain Hill, PA, 18015.

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