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Dr. Amir Karni, MD

Dr. Amir Karni, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Amir Karni, MD is a general surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Karni is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Karni specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good CommunicationPatients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Karni's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karni

4.3
18 ratings, 15 with a written review
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1 star
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Great Surgery
'I recently had surgery with Dr. Karni, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the post-surgery follow-up, Dr. Karni was professional, thorough, and genuinely caring. The surgery went smoothly, and I felt completely supported throughout the entire process. The recovery has been great, and I’ve had minimal discomfort thanks to Dr. Karni's expertise. The staff was also fantastic—everyone made me feel comfortable and well taken care of. I highly recommend Dr. Karni for anyone considering surgery. I’m extremely grateful for their skill and care.'
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Eric G – Dec 10, 2024
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EXCELLENT
EXCELLENT. I arrived and was immediately taken back to exam room. This Doctor is professional, listens to the problem, explains the issue and will make suggestions. His bed-side manor is considered excellent. WHEN the times comes, I will use his services again. BTW- The staff were also excellent, knowledgeable, professional and companionate. Highly recommended by me. Great communication by Doctor and Staff too.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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EXCELLENT – Oct 17, 2023
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The BEST
Dr. Karni performed emergency surgery on me literally saving my life.He made an unpleasant situation manageable through meticulous care, compassion, and dedication. The follow up surgery 3 months later was as remarkable as the first one. I cannot recommend him highly enough. What a blessing to have him as my surgeon.Polly Boone
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Grateful – Sep 02, 2023
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Tummy Tuck drainage removal
I went to Miami to have a tummy tuck and never thought about how I was going to have the drainage removed. Dr. KARNI removed it with no pain and was very informative about the after care treatment. I can tell in our conversation he’s a doctor because he cares and it’s not all about the money.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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TIFFNEY YOUNG – Mar 29, 2023
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Office staff was great, Doctor Karin was even better
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ryan Parker – Jun 15, 2022
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Extremely disappointed. Worse place ever
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2020
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Extremely disappointed. Never communicate anything. Receptionist are extremely mean and not supportive at all. They postponed everything. He doesn’t have a portal to talk or way to talk to him. Receptionist turn down everything. Never recommend this place or doctor. Useless place and apparently the doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2020
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Emergency surgery. He was excellent.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 10, 2020
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He is a very wonderful and caring doctor who sits and listen's to the patients needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ascension Silva – Jun 29, 2020
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I was seen 2 hours and 30 minutes AFTER the scheduled appointment time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Houston, TX – Feb 26, 2019
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Dr. Amir Karni is the absolute BEST. I saw Him, first, in Sept. of 2003. Performed Surgery and, now, almost 15 years , later, He was My Surgeon. Couldn’t ask for a more Caring, Understanding Doctor Who treats You as a Person, and not just as a Patient. His Staff is Amazing, also!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Helen Guerra in Houston, TX – Aug 10, 2018
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I really appreciate having a doctor like Dr. Karni Home I appreciate and respect for really caring about his patients. We just don’t have enough awesome doctors like him that care. Thank you Dr Amir Karni God bless you always. Your patient Yvette Sonora
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Yvette Sonora in Houston – Jul 22, 2018
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Dr Karni performed surgery and removed my sigmoid colon in Sept 2016 I was physically in deep trouble and because of his expertise & professionalism I lived to write this review Dr Amir Karni has become one of our favorite people and we count him a dear friend Gene Summers
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Gene H Summers in Dayton, TX – Oct 20, 2016
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Of the few surgeries I've had, Dr. Karni is the Best! He made me feel comfortable, went into detail of what he was going to do. He has a wonderful personality and made me laugh although I was in pain. I highly recommend him, and ever I need surgery again, I will go to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Debbie Gilbert in Dayton, TX – Oct 12, 2016
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Dr Amir Karni is very responsive to the needs of his patients. He returns phone calls, explains the medical issue in detail and is accessible. There were no long wait times for appointments to see him. Hopefully, one never needs a general surgeon but if one does, I would recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Melba H. in Houston, TX – Jul 22, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Amir Karni, MD is a general surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • Mount Sinai Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • Hebrew

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    1313 Hermann Dr
    Houston, TX 77004
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

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