Dr. James C. Karegeannes [Care-ah-gene-us] graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina Honors Program. In addition to being named a National Merit Scholar, he was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He completed medical school at Duke University. Dr. Karegeannes completed his internship at the San Diego Naval Hospital. This was followed by three years as a Submarine and Diving Medical Officer in the Navy.
Dr. James C. Karegeannes [Care-ah-gene-us] graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina Honors Program. In addition to being named a National Merit Scholar, he was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He completed medical school at Duke University. Dr. Karegeannes completed his internship at the San Diego Naval Hospital. This was followed by three years as a Submarine and Diving Medical Officer in the Navy.
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Very knowledgeable and he takes time to discuss treatment also he listens to my concerns
Jun-2025
Excellent!. He didn't waste time and answered my questions directly. Very understanding and helpful
Jun-2025
Top notch Doctor and a solid citizen to boot.
May-2025
Always a good visit.
May-2025
I was so impressed by Dr. Karegeannes’ kind manner and patience with all of my questions. He put my mind at ease with his expertise and reassurance regarding next steps and future care. He is the best in his field.
May-2025
Very compassionate and kind
May-2025
Excellent bedside manner. Explains everything thoroughly. Superior medical skills
May-2025
The doctor was very friendly and didn’t act like he was in a hurry at all. Answer my questions and explain things to me in terms that I could understand. I’m not able to walk and the staff was happy to wheel me around in a wheelchair. This is a great place. I would recommend to everyone.
May-2025
I never doubt his intelligence or his advice
May-2025
Best knee surgeon in usa
May-2025
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Blue Ridge Region: Asheville - McDowell - Orthopedics
129 McDowell Street Asheville, NC 28801
Dr. James C. Karegeannes [Care-ah-gene-us] graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina Honors Program. In addition to being named a National Merit Scholar, he was also a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He completed medical school at Duke University. Dr. Karegeannes completed his internship at the San Diego Naval Hospital. This was followed by three years as a Submarine and Diving Medical Officer in the Navy. He then returned to Duke for his Orthopedic Surgery Training followed by a Hip and Knee Replacement Fellowship at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
He specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery, as well as revision surgery for failed replacements. He performs more than 450 joint replacement surgeries per year. He was named one of the “Top Doctors” for Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Money magazine, Special Report, “The Best Health Care in America”, in fall 2003. He reviews articles the Journal of Arthroplasty and cases for the North Carolina Medical Board. He is currently the chief of the Orthopedic service line at Mission HCA hospital in Asheville.
He is active in local and national joint replacement organizations to help ensure that patients in our region can access the latest treatment options. He does not accept consulting fees or other payments from joint implant manufacturers to ensure his recommendations for treatment are unbiased and place his patients’ interests first.
Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two adult children and one large hound dog. He serves on the local Boy Scout council executive board, enjoys hiking, gardening and burrowing into old books on food and drink culture.
Very knowledgeable and he takes time to discuss treatment also he listens to my concerns
Excellent!. He didn't waste time and answered my questions directly. Very understanding and helpful
Top notch Doctor and a solid citizen to boot.
Always a good visit.
I was so impressed by Dr. Karegeannes’ kind manner and patience with all of my questions. He put my mind at ease with his expertise and reassurance regarding next steps and future care. He is the best in his field.
Very compassionate and kind
Excellent bedside manner. Explains everything thoroughly. Superior medical skills
The doctor was very friendly and didn’t act like he was in a hurry at all. Answer my questions and explain things to me in terms that I could understand. I’m not able to walk and the staff was happy to wheel me around in a wheelchair. This is a great place. I would recommend to everyone.
I never doubt his intelligence or his advice
Best knee surgeon in usa