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
  • 3 board certifications
  • 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, MDTheresa C FogartyDr. Rebecca Cheryl HobbsDr. Jonathan Benjamin Gee
NeonatologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
33 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Vietnamese, English Speaks Spanish, English
Shelby , NCGastonia , NCDENVER , NCShelby , NC
Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pikeville - Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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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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Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris affiliated with?
Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris is affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris's office located?
Dr. Karen Joyce Lessaris's office is located at 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC, 28150.

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