Amel Karaa, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.842105 average rating from 38 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Amel Karaa, MD is a Board-certified internist and medical geneticist, who dedicated her professional life to treating patients with complex medical conditions by providing excellent clinical care, and therapeutics opportunities for those with mitochondrial and lysosomal disorders. She has established a specialized program evaluating hundreds of national and international patients.
Dr. Karaa is the 2013 United mitochondrial disease foundation (UMDF) fellow, a site investigator for the NIH North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium (NAMDC), on the scientific/medical board of the UMDF, medical board of the national advocacy group MitoAction, multiple medical boards for different lysosomal storage disorders and as of June 2018, the elected president of the Mitochondrial Medicine society (MMS).
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Genetics, 2013
- Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (for MD/DO), Genetics, 2013
- Internship: Mount Auburn Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2010
- Medical Education: Faculte de Medecine de Tunis, 2003
Board Certifications
- Clinical Genetics and Genomics, American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Languages Spoken
- German
- French
- Arabic
- English
Age Group Treated
- Pediatrics
- Adolescents
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.842105 average rating from 38 reviews
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Dr. Karaa is truly an exceptional physician and an even more exceptional human being. Both my daughter and I have been incredibly fortunate to be under her care. She takes the time to listen, treats every concern with compassion and respect, and always had made us feel like more than just patients. Her knowledge and professionalism are outstanding, but it's her genuine kindness, empathy, and unwavering dedication that sets her apart. In a healthcare world where it's easy to feel rushed, Dr. Karaa makes you feel seen, heard, and cared for. We are deeply grateful for the extraordinary care she has given our family and cannot recommend her highly enough.
2026-07-03
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Helpful and always listens and addresses issues with professionalism
2026-06-27
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Dr Karaa & [redacted] are great people anytime I have a question and need assistance they are always kind and help when I i need it.
2026-05-14
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I very much like Dr. Karaa . I've been seeing her probably for about five to six years and I think she is incredibly smart and so good with her work and her manner when she and I interact. She's very kind, answers my questions. I'm very glad to have her for my doctor. [redacted]
2026-05-15
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Excellent appointment with Dr. Karaa. Caring and informative.
2026-05-10
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My provider,Dr Karaa, always makes it comfortable for open communication. She gives me the time to ask questions , is always prepared with background medical info and updates. I couldn't ask for a more attentive, caring and respectful doctor and I feel fortunate to be under her care.
2026-04-10
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Dr. Karaa was not prepared to complete an off-label request for a new therapy for my rare disease. She was a bit defensive at first but offered to follow up with another doctor we see about clinical trial results. She asked for more time to investigate. Our appointment ended on a more positive note. Dr. Karaa defended her position in a respectful manner.
2026-04-09
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When asked about specific details, Dr Karaa had every answer and then some. Excellent doctor..
2026-04-07
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Dr Karaa is an excellent geneticist. She takes the time to answer any questions that I have. I would highly recommend her to anyone dealing with mitochondrial disease.
2026-02-06
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Great service and very good care.
2026-02-02
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She cares about you, whether a parent, client or caregiver
2026-02-02
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Dr. Karaa is outstanding and I am lucky to have her supervising my care.
2025-11-07
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very informed and caring
2025-11-04
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Very knowledgeable, able to answer a lot of questions, took her time with the appointment.
2025-11-04
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Knowledgeable. Helpful Caring.
2025-10-19
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicaid VT
- Medicaid RI
- Coventry
- WellSense NH
- Medicaid ME
- Cigna
- MassHealth
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Medicaid NH
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- WellSense
- Tufts Health Plan
- Maine Community Health Options
- Beech Street
- Aetna
- Multiplan
- Medicare
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Senior Whole Health
- Humana
- Fallon Health
- TriCare
- United Health Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare