Alexandros N. Karavas, MD

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Karavas earned his medical degree from Charité – Humboldt Universität in Berlin, Germany. He received his training in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Germany and Vanderbilt University. He received additional training in Aortic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Publications

  • Published 1/1/2026

    Bortman J, Ortoleva J, Karavas A, Guez D, Tannoury C. Spinal Epidural Abscess Complicated by Saddle Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect. 2026 Jan 01; 16(1). PMID: 41747064.

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  • Published 7/24/2025

    Stolarski AE, Sanchez S, Torres C, Karavas A, Saillant N, Ortoleva J. A Foley in the Heart: Management of Cardiac Injury. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2025 Dec; 39(12):3495-3497. PMID: 40816996.

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  • Published 3/7/2025

    Calhoun A, Lee MH, Pisano DV, Karavas A, Ortoleva J. Variability in triggers for mechanical left ventricular unloading in VA-ECMO: A literature search. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2025 Mar; 57(1):24-31. PMID: 40053855.

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  • Published 2/6/2024

    Karavas AN, Olia K, Scantling D, Nudel J, Kriegel J, Edwards NM. Management of penetrating cardiac injury and tricuspid regurgitation with extracorporeal-membrane oxygenation (ECMO): a case report. J Cardiothorac Surg. 2024 Feb 06; 19(1):64. PMID: 38321531.

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  • Published 1/26/2024

    Ortoleva J, Shapeton AD, Riley W, Karavas A. Surgical and Transcatheter Approaches to Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis: Much to Consider. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2024 Apr; 38(4):868-870. PMID: 38350742.

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Education

  • Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, MD

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