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 I'm s attentive, caring and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Great interaction. Took the time to explain procedure in depth, what to expect during surgery and what to expect post-op. Very satisfied and impressed.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
I luvDr. Karegeannes...he truly cares and explains things so well as I am having hip replacement sirgery soon. Two of my friends have had hip surgery by Dr. K & they are very satisfied with the results. He is truly a surgeon that genuinely cares about all of his patients AAAAA+++++ I highly recommend him and others at Blue Ridge/EmergeOrtho and feel so lucky to have him as my surgeon <3
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Highly recommend Dr. Karegeannes, he keeps my knee’s working smooth.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very friendly staff, Dr. Karegennes has been my Doctor for twenty years. Replacing both my hip joints. He’s the best !!!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Exceptional doctor.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
He's patient focused and is so competent
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr kerehgrannes is great.
Put my mind at ease
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. K replaced one knee, and it is now perfect. He replace a 1960's football inured knee. It was iin bad shape.
Now, I'm going to have him replace the other one because of old age and arthritis. He is an excellent orthopedic doctor.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Everything about this surgery went beautifully.And I wish I had done this two years ago. Excellent care from the doctor's staff and the hospital.No complaints whatsoever. Thank you Dr Karegeannes. Sue Garrison
(1 month ago)
Dec-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 I'm s attentive, caring and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Great interaction. Took the time to explain procedure in depth, what to expect during surgery and what to expect post-op. Very satisfied and impressed.
I luvDr. Karegeannes...he truly cares and explains things so well as I am having hip replacement sirgery soon. Two of my friends have had hip surgery by Dr. K & they are very satisfied with the results. He is truly a surgeon that genuinely cares about all of his patients AAAAA+++++ I highly recommend him and others at Blue Ridge/EmergeOrtho and feel so lucky to have him as my surgeon <3
Highly recommend Dr. Karegeannes, he keeps my knee’s working smooth.
Very friendly staff, Dr. Karegennes has been my Doctor for twenty years. Replacing both my hip joints. He’s the best !!!
Exceptional doctor.
He's patient focused and is so competent
Dr kerehgrannes is great. Put my mind at ease
Dr. K replaced one knee, and it is now perfect. He replace a 1960's football inured knee. It was iin bad shape. Now, I'm going to have him replace the other one because of old age and arthritis. He is an excellent orthopedic doctor.
Everything about this surgery went beautifully.And I wish I had done this two years ago. Excellent care from the doctor's staff and the hospital.No complaints whatsoever. Thank you Dr Karegeannes. Sue Garrison