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. Karegeannes took his time to explain the problems with my right hip and how surgery would work to do away with pain in that area as well as my right knee and back.
Nov-2024
Great appointment!
Nov-2024
Quickly determined the source of my symptoms and treated me with a joint injection
Nov-2024
My first visit! Dr. K was extremely nice and told me things I didn’t want to hear, but he was honest with me. I believe the plan will finally put me in the right direction get me some relief!
Nov-2024
Very professional and knowledgeable. Took the time to explain his assessment, recommended treatment and procedure details, etc.
Oct-2024
The best.
Oct-2024
Dr. Karegeannes is super. He is kind & takes time to listen. I have had zero complications from surgery. He is the best.
Oct-2024
Dr Karegeannes is a magician with a needle! Always pain free injections and he is so very nice.
Oct-2024
Excellent
Oct-2024
I really like Dr. K. My first impression was great. He is super nice and seemed very caring and understanding. I would recommend him.
Sep-2024
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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. Karegeannes took his time to explain the problems with my right hip and how surgery would work to do away with pain in that area as well as my right knee and back.
Great appointment!
Quickly determined the source of my symptoms and treated me with a joint injection
My first visit! Dr. K was extremely nice and told me things I didn’t want to hear, but he was honest with me. I believe the plan will finally put me in the right direction get me some relief!
Very professional and knowledgeable. Took the time to explain his assessment, recommended treatment and procedure details, etc.
The best.
Dr. Karegeannes is super. He is kind & takes time to listen. I have had zero complications from surgery. He is the best.
Dr Karegeannes is a magician with a needle! Always pain free injections and he is so very nice.
Excellent
I really like Dr. K. My first impression was great. He is super nice and seemed very caring and understanding. I would recommend him.