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Dr. Chris Karas, MD

Dr. Chris Karas, MD

Neurosurgery*

Dr. Chris Karas, MD is a neurosurgeon in Mayfield Heights, OH. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Center for Spine Health

6780 Mayfield Rd Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(833) 989-2044

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Karas is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Karas specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Karas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karas

3.1
18 ratings, 8 with a written review
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when you have brain surgery you would think your Dr. would come and see you after the surgery, but not Dr Karas. I had asked 4 times to see him, and it was always a no show, he sent other people to explain the surgery and they were not even in the operating room so how could they answer my question. I believe he didn't want to see me because he did damage to cause me to lose feeling in my leg and it cannot be repaired.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Nov 30, 2023
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Excellent procedure and results
Dr. Karas spent nearly 2 hours with me prior to surgery. Answering the multitude of questions I had and explaining every portion of the surgery he was proposing. On the day of the surgery, he met with me for about 10 minutes. I was the first of his procedures that day, so one of the surgeons that assisted did the follow up post procedure.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Dave – Nov 27, 2023
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Compassion, caring, and knowledgeable doctor with great bed side manner. He listens, understands and explains complicated procedures with patients and caregivers.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jeanie Illian – Jul 19, 2021
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My experience with Dr Karas and his nursing staff is very disappointing. Not only do they treat you like a drug addict when asking for a pain medication refill, but they also ignore phone calls/voicemails and Dr Karas doesn’t follow up with you after surgery. Very disappointing. Will not use Dr Karas again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 others found this helpful
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James Embrey – Nov 17, 2020
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He will not ever meet with you unless you call/request that he sees you at your appointments. He tends to send in his MA or nurses to see you for 5 mins. Dr. Karas doesn't seem to truly care for me or how I am doing. After spinal surgery he had zero follow-ups scheduled for me until I called and asked and he still sent a nurse who didn't know why I had the surgery in the first place. He performs his surgery and that is it then he doesn't care what happens next.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
7 others found this helpful
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Neeloo in Columbus, OH – Feb 26, 2019
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He will not ever meet with you unless you call/request that he sees you at your appointments. He tends to send in his MA or nurses to see you for 5 mins. Dr. Karas doesn't seem to truly care for me or how I am doing. After spinal surgery he had zero follow-ups scheduled for me until I called and asked and he still sent a nurse who didn't know why I had the surgery in the first place. He performs his surgery and that is it then he doesn't care what happens next.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 others found this helpful
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Neeloo in Columbus, OH – Feb 26, 2019
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I love this doctor. When we met he was very patient with me and explained in detail what would be the best plan. He doesn't push surgery on you. He always listens to all questions and answers them in such a way that anyone could understand. He is kind, caring and very helpful. He has come to visit me in the hospital when I was there under another physician's care. I could tell more stories of what he's done for me but there's not enough space here.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 others found this helpful
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Kim in Canal Winchester, OH – Jun 28, 2017
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After the last surgeon put the spinal cord stimulator in on the edge of my spinal cord and it was hitting all the nerves, my back was full of staph. This man saved my life, he is patient and kind and truly cares, he also will do ALL the necessary testing asap
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
21 others found this helpful
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Julia inman in Grove City, OH – Jul 14, 2016
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Neurosurgery is surgery of the nervous system. A neurological surgeon, or neurosurgeon, is a specialist who is trained in surgery of the nervous system, and can perform surgery on the brain, spinal cord, or other parts of the nervous system. This...read more

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
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Locations

Center for Spine Health

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital6780 Mayfield Rd Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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