Summary

Dr. Lessasris has special interests in neonatal ECMO and infant apnea.

Quick Facts

  • 33 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • Medical University Of South Carolina
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris has 2 locations

Atrium Health Cleveland

201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150

Frye Regional Medical Center

420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601

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Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris, MDDr. Jeanette Lillian Bourne, MDDr. Jason Edward Phillippi, MDDr. Rishi Laroia, MD
NeonatologyObstetrics & GynecologyInternal MedicinePediatrics
Accepts New Patients
3.1 
33 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Shelby , NCStatesville , NCGastonia , NCConcord , NC
Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Congenital Anomalies
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Congenital Heart Disease (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
  • High-Risk Deliveries
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Pediatrics
  • Premature Infants

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical University Of South Carolina.

Medical School

Graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Lessaris' NPI number is 1619900206.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Karen Lessaris's office located?
Dr. Karen Lessaris's office is located at 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC, 28150.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Lessaris affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Lessaris is affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
Does Dr. Karen Lessaris accept my insurance?
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