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Dr. Chris Karas, MD
Neurosurgery*
Dr. Chris Karas, MD

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Dr. Chris Karas, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH.
Dr. Chris Karas, MD

Dr. Chris Karas, MD

Neurosurgery*
Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Chris Karas, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH.
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About Dr. Chris Karas, MD

Dr. Karas graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Chris Karas, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH. Dr. Karas currently practices at OhioHealth Neurological Physicians and is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest Hospital and Memorial Hospital. Dr. Karas has experience treating conditions like Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Myelopathy, Spinal Cord Injury, Back Pain, Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Karas's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Karas is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Myelopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fracture Treatment
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Cervical Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cerebral Edema
Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Brain Abscess
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Low Back Pain
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spine Deformities
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spondylolisthesis
Chiari's Deformity
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Spinal Fusion
Brain Surgery
Broken Neck
Spinal Discectomy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Myelomalacia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Cranial Trauma
Subdural Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebrovascular Disease
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Upper Back Pain
Scoliosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Stroke
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Brain Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Epilepsy
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Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Congenital Brain Malformations
Craniopharyngioma
Dropfoot
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Dural Tear
Extradural Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Myelitis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Whiplash
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epilepsy Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Stereotaxis
Vertebroplasty

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Oscar Ohio - Cleveland
  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
  • SuperMed HMO
    SuperMed PPO Plus
    Medical Mutual HMO
    Individual HMO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • APCN Choice POS II
    AWH Cleveland Clinic - Health Network Only
    Health Network Option Open Access
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS

Where Dr. Chris Karas, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 OhioHealth Neurological Physicians
    285 E State St Ste 430, Columbus, OH 43215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 566-9777
  2. 2 Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
    6780 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (440) 312-4500
  3. 3 Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
    1320 Mercy Dr NW, Canton, OH 44708
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (330) 489-1111
  4. 4 Memorial Hospital of Union County
    120 Colemans Crossing Blvd, Marysville, OH 43040
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (937) 578-4200
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 13:00

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Neurosurgery
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FAQs About Dr. Karas's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chris Karas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Karas's profile.

Dr. Karas frequently treats the following conditions: Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Myelopathy, Spinal Cord Injury, Back Pain, Cervical Spine Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Chris Karas, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest Hospital and Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Chris Karas, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Chris Karas, MD Practices

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

  • Hillcrest Hospital

    6780 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH

  • Memorial Hospital

    500 London Ave, Marysville, OH

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