Summary

Dr. Mark Karas is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with five decades of experience serving patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Margaret Memorial Hospital. Dr. Karas speaks Portuguese and Spanish, enabling him to care for diverse patient populations.

Dr. Karas practices at multiple locations in Port Charlotte, Florida, including Fawcett Memorial Hospital and Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte. He has hospital privileges at Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Karas performs specialized tests such as ankle-brachial index testing and asthma challenge tests to help diagnose and monitor various conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.4
  • 50 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Portuguese, Spanish
  • St Margaret Memorial Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Mark Michael Karas has 3 locations

Fawcett Memorial Hospital

21298 Olean BlvdPort Charlotte, FL 33952

Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte

2500 Harbor BlvdPort Charlotte, FL 33952

Port Charlotte Community Based Outpatient Clinic

4161 Tamiami Trl Ste 401Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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50 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Portuguese, Spanish Speaks French, English, Creole Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Russian, English, Ukrainian
Port Charlotte , FLCoconut Creek , FLHallandale Beach , FLHallandale Beach , FL
Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine Med School: South University Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: Miami Dade College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark Michael Karas

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - POS
  • Cigna - PPO
  • HealthNow
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark Michael Karas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark Michael Karas has the following 8 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Margaret Memorial Hospital

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Mark Karas speak?
Dr. Mark Karas speaks Portuguese and Spanish.
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