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 took his time to answer all my questions before and after surgery for my knee replacement. He reassured me me with thorough explanations of the procedure and recovery when I went for my post op exam. When I get ready for the other knee, I'm calling Dr. K.
Jul-2025
I am confident in his care.
Jul-2025
Excellent visit. Very good explaining procedures.
Jul-2025
Great doctor. Painless knee injection
Jul-2025
Best orthopedic in WNC.
Jul-2025
Dr. K is always very patient and thorough with me during my appointments. He fixed my hip right up and continues to aid with all of my injuries. I highly recommend!
Jul-2025
Extremely experienced, listen carefully to all my questions. A very friendly and caring….
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 took his time to answer all my questions before and after surgery for my knee replacement. He reassured me me with thorough explanations of the procedure and recovery when I went for my post op exam. When I get ready for the other knee, I'm calling Dr. K.
I am confident in his care.
Excellent visit. Very good explaining procedures.
Great doctor. Painless knee injection
Best orthopedic in WNC.
Dr. K is always very patient and thorough with me during my appointments. He fixed my hip right up and continues to aid with all of my injuries. I highly recommend!
Extremely experienced, listen carefully to all my questions. A very friendly and caring….
𝙃𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡, 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨. 𝙃𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙟𝙤𝙗.
Thorough and answered my questions
Love him. Very pleasant and gets it done!!