Summary

Dr. Karim Alavi specializes in surgery with extensive training from leading medical institutions. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and also holds a Master of Public Health degree. Dr. Alavi completed his residency at Medstar Washington Hospital Center and pursued fellowship training at both Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center and A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children. With 31 years of experience in surgical practice, he maintains certification from the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Alavi is fluent in both Farsi and English.

Dr. Alavi practices at multiple locations throughout Worcester and Milford, Massachusetts, with hospital affiliations at Norwood Hospital. His expertise focuses on treating conditions such as hemorrhoids, Crohn's disease, and colorectal cancer. He performs various diagnostic procedures including pathology tests and surgical pathology, as well as specialized procedures like kidney transplant biopsies. Patients have given Dr. Alavi an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his surgical expertise and patient care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 31 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Farsi, English
  • Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Karim Alavi has 4 locations

UMass Memorial Health Colorectal Clinic

67 Belmont StWorcester, MA 01605
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

UMass Memorial Health at Milford

91 Water StMilford, MA 01757
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgerySurgeryDiagnostic RadiologyAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
3.9 
31 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Farsi, English Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish Speaks English
Worcester , MANatick , MABoston , MAWorcester , MA
Med School: George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) Escuela De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Karim Alavi

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • Integra
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid
  • MassHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Trusted Health Plan - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Karim Alavi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Karim Alavi has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center
A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children

Residency

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Medical School

George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DCGraduated in 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karim Alavi's office located?
Karim Alavi's office is located at 67 Belmont St, Worcester, MA, 01605.
What languages does Karim Alavi speak?
Karim Alavi speaks Farsi and English.
Which hospitals is Karim Alavi affiliated with?
Karim Alavi is affiliated with Norwood Hospital.
Does Karim Alavi accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Karim Alavi accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Karim Alavi accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Karim Alavi has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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