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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Listened to my concerns and addressed them in a caring professional manner.
Sep-2025
Very helpful
Sep-2025
Very talented surgeon. He relates well during his hospital and office visits, too, and has great advice on recovery.
Sep-2025
Excellent
Sep-2025
I required revision surgery for a knee replacement done by another surgeon and Dr Karegeannes has been wonderful.
From initial consult through surgery and my first follow up, his expertise and experience have been excellent in correcting the issues I was having. He listens and understands the needs of his patients.
Sep-2025
Knowledgeable and personable.
Sep-2025
Everyone in his office is very pleasant and accommodating.. Dr Karegeannes is EXCELLENT! I DON'T FEEL RUSHED, AND THEY ARE WILLING TO ANSWER ALL MY QUESTIONS...
Sep-2025
This is the man right here! Best doctor anyone could ever ask for! He don’t talk to you like your too stupid to comprehend what he has to say. 10/10 stars.
Aug-2025
Not only a skilled surgeon but has true compassion!
Aug-2025
Dr. K did my knee replacement. I have totally confidence in him as my other is starting to act up.
Aug-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.
Listened to my concerns and addressed them in a caring professional manner.
Very helpful
Very talented surgeon. He relates well during his hospital and office visits, too, and has great advice on recovery.
Excellent
I required revision surgery for a knee replacement done by another surgeon and Dr Karegeannes has been wonderful. From initial consult through surgery and my first follow up, his expertise and experience have been excellent in correcting the issues I was having. He listens and understands the needs of his patients.
Knowledgeable and personable.
Everyone in his office is very pleasant and accommodating.. Dr Karegeannes is EXCELLENT! I DON'T FEEL RUSHED, AND THEY ARE WILLING TO ANSWER ALL MY QUESTIONS...
This is the man right here! Best doctor anyone could ever ask for! He don’t talk to you like your too stupid to comprehend what he has to say. 10/10 stars.
Not only a skilled surgeon but has true compassion!
Dr. K did my knee replacement. I have totally confidence in him as my other is starting to act up.