Summary

Dr. Kamau Karanja is a family medicine physician with three decades of experience caring for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and has dedicated 32 years to providing comprehensive primary care. Dr. Karanja speaks Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, and English, allowing him to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Karanja practices at Boston Medical Center in Boston and CHA Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge. He is also affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton. His expertise includes managing high blood pressure and handling urgent blood pressure situations. Dr. Karanja performs routine blood work including complete blood counts and cholesterol screenings to help monitor his patients' overall health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 32 years of experience
  • speaks Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, English
  • Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Kamau E Karanja has 2 locations

Boston Medical Center

1 Boston Medical Ctr PlBoston, MA 02118

Cha Cambridge Hospital

1493 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139

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4.5 
32 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
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Speaks Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, English Speaks English, Swahili Speaks English
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Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kamau E Karanja

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Kamau E Karanja has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kamau E Karanja has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Dr. Kamau E Karanja holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University in 1994.

NPI Number

Dr. Karanja's NPI number is 1720147895.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Kamau E Karanja affiliated with?
Dr. Kamau E Karanja is affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Mount Auburn Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton.
Where is Dr. Kamau E Karanja's office located?
Dr. Kamau E Karanja's office is located at 1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA, 02118.

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