Dr. Vasili Karas, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Vasili Karas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. In 2023, Dr. Karas performed 182 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#4 in Illinois) and 87 hip replacements (#15 in Illinois), for a combined total of 269 procedures. This places Dr. Karas among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Illinois.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
182 verified cases
#4 in Illinois
Hip Replacement
87 verified cases
#15 in Illinois

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Karas

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (269 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Karas, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 312-432-2300
1611 W Harrison St Ste 400
Chicago, IL 60612
NPI: 1063778413
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 14 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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