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Dr. Jason Karo, MD

Dr. Jason Karo, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Jason Karo, MD is an ophthalmologist in Asheville, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 302 Asheville, NC 28803

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Dr. Karo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karo

4.4

22 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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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Lynne Brofman – Mar 05, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Ralph Leal – Sep 21, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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george bussey – Jun 18, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl – Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Peggy Phillips – Mar 16, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Cathy D – Jan 05, 2022
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 09, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Marjorie Hensley – Mar 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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David G Stiens – Jun 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Jun 14, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Diane K in China Grove, NC – Feb 28, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our mission is to provide steadfast, compassionate care, with integrity for doing what is right. We aim to provide quality care to any person seeking a better way to see.

What we do is treat you like a real person with real concerns....
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biography

Dr. Karo completed his undergraduate education at the University of Florida, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Microbiology and Cell Science with a minor in Chemistry in three years. Following graduation, Dr. Karo gained experience in...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

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  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
  • University Of Florida

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

WNC Ophthalmology PLLC900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 302 Asheville, NC 28803
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 2:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office235 Hanover St Ste 201 Fall River, MA 02720
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Practice

The Rhode Island Eye Institute150 E Manning St Providence, RI 02906
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mission Hospital

    509 Biltmore Ave
    Asheville, NC 28801
    Recipient of 69
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

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

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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