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,Is a excellent doctor! I would recommend him Highly to anyone that needs hip surgery. Very sweet and kind great bed side manners.So grateful to have him as my surgeon.
Mar-2025
Knowledgeable and compassionate as always. I feel very comfortable in his capable hands.
Mar-2025
I was happy with. Results played golf after 30 days, no problem
Mar-2025
Great surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone.
Mar-2025
He answered all of my questions and concerns. Very professional and easy to talk to. I would definitely ask for him again.
Mar-2025
Great orthopedic surgeon. He has operated on my husband 5 times.
Mar-2025
Very personable and experienced doctor/surgeon. Im so relieved to have him for my hip replacement.
Mar-2025
Dr is going to to repair a bad procedure performed at another clinic. I have upmost confidence. He will make the proper decision for my health.
Feb-2025
Dr. K took his time and answered every post op question we had. We are estatic we decided to have my hip replacement surgery with him as our surgeon. This after having my other hip done by a different surgeon.
Feb-2025
Dr K is always kind and thoughtful and listens so well. Also had 2 very wonderful knee replacements with him. Love him!
Feb-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 Karegeannes,Is a excellent doctor! I would recommend him Highly to anyone that needs hip surgery. Very sweet and kind great bed side manners.So grateful to have him as my surgeon.
Knowledgeable and compassionate as always. I feel very comfortable in his capable hands.
I was happy with. Results played golf after 30 days, no problem
Great surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone.
He answered all of my questions and concerns. Very professional and easy to talk to. I would definitely ask for him again.
Great orthopedic surgeon. He has operated on my husband 5 times.
Very personable and experienced doctor/surgeon. Im so relieved to have him for my hip replacement.
Dr is going to to repair a bad procedure performed at another clinic. I have upmost confidence. He will make the proper decision for my health.
Dr. K took his time and answered every post op question we had. We are estatic we decided to have my hip replacement surgery with him as our surgeon. This after having my other hip done by a different surgeon.
Dr K is always kind and thoughtful and listens so well. Also had 2 very wonderful knee replacements with him. Love him!