Summary

Dr. Emhemmid Karem specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tripoli Faculty of Medicine and brings 19 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Karem provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Karem practices with CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group in Lexington, Kentucky, where he focuses on pulmonology and critical care medicine. He treats patients with respiratory failure and acute kidney injury. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and asthma challenge tests to help diagnose breathing disorders.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Tripoli Faculty Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine

1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste C405Lexington, KY 40504
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Emhemmid Karem, MDDr. Ayorinde Adebayo Medaiyese, MDDr. Jimmy Shaun Smith, DODr. Mehdi Khosravi, MD
PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineCritical Care MedicinePulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
19 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Lexington , KYLexington , KYLexington , KYLexington , KY
Med School: University Of Tripoli Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Ilorin College Of Health Sciences Med School: University Of Pikeville - Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Iran University Of Medical Sciences (Iums)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Emhemmid Karem

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tricare
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Emhemmid Karem has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Emhemmid Karem has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Emhemmid Karem holds an expired medical license in the states of West Virginia and Kentucky.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of West Virginia that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tripoli Faculty Of Medicine in 2007.

NPI Number

Emhemmid Karem's NPI number is 1639576838.

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Emhemmid Karem speaks English.
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Emhemmid Karem's office is located at 1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste C405, Lexington, KY, 40504.

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