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

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineNurse PractitionerInternal Medicine
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52 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Fountain Hill , PAAllentown , PAAllentown , PAAllentown , PA
Med School: University of Damascus School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Aoun B Kara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

Aoun B Kara holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at St. Francis Hospital-Beacon in 1980.

Residency

Completed their residency at St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network in 1978, Suny Downstate Medical Center in 1976, and St. George Hospital-Beirut in 1975.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Damascus School of Medicine in 1974.

NPI Number

Aoun B Kara's NPI number is 1497752182.

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Which hospitals is Aoun Kara affiliated with?
Aoun Kara is affiliated with Saint Lukes University Hospital Bethlehem.
Where is Aoun Kara's office located?
Aoun Kara's office is located at 701 Ostrum St Ste 304, Fountain Hill, PA, 18015.
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