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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Dr K offered me options that no other Dr has offered me. I felt that he was thinking what was best for me and my situation , not just seeing dollar signs with an up and coming surgery. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an orthopedic surgeon. Thank you!
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Very nice doctor who has excellent bedside manners
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Like him very much.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
excellent practitioner. Was able to diagnose problem immediately and offered several options.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Least painful steroid injection I have ever had!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent Doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He’s the BEST
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great surgeon. Enjoy being his patient for the third time. Great communicator and moves forward with the process.
Zero complaints.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Exelent
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr Karegeannes is a master at knee injections. Absolutely pain free.
(1 month ago)
Sep-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.
Dr K offered me options that no other Dr has offered me. I felt that he was thinking what was best for me and my situation , not just seeing dollar signs with an up and coming surgery. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an orthopedic surgeon. Thank you!
Very nice doctor who has excellent bedside manners
Like him very much.
excellent practitioner. Was able to diagnose problem immediately and offered several options.
Least painful steroid injection I have ever had!
Excellent Doctor
He’s the BEST
Great surgeon. Enjoy being his patient for the third time. Great communicator and moves forward with the process. Zero complaints.
Exelent
Dr Karegeannes is a master at knee injections. Absolutely pain free.