4.9
29 Ratings with 23 written Reviews
Summary
Maria Karas, MD was raised in Wilmington, DE and received her undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in 2006. Thereafter, she stayed in New York and completed training in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Medical Center. During her residency and fellowship, Dr. Karas performed clinical research in the areas of stroke, echocardiography, and heart failure. Dr. Karas was awarded the American College of Cardiology Foundation/Merck Research Fellowship in 2012. In 2013 she joined Weill Cornell Medicine as a full-time faculty member of the Perkin Heart Failure Center with clinical interest in heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, mechanical circulatory support, and cardiogenic shock. Dr. Karas has published several abstracts and papers in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at national …meetings. A significant focus of her clinical practice is in the care of critically ill care patients and she serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and leads the NYP/Weill Cornell Cardiogenic Shock Team. In 2024 Dr. Karas took on the role of Director of Cardiovascular Operations and in 2025 was asked to be the Interim Director of the Perkin Heart Failure Center.
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Office Location
Cardiology - Starr Pavilion
520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10021Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 20 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English, Greek
- New York Presbyterian Hospital
- 23 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maria G Karas
Medical Specialties
Dr. Maria G Karas has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Maria G Karas has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
20 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Medical School
Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2007
Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2006
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- Where is Dr. Maria Karas's office located?
- Dr. Maria Karas's office is located at 520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10021.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Maria Karas affiliated with?
- Dr. Maria Karas is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
- What languages does Dr. Maria Karas speak?
- Dr. Maria Karas speaks Spanish, English, and Greek.
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