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Nicholas Karis

Nicholas Karis, MD

Thoracic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult >18

Languages

  • Greek
  • English

Gender

Male

Provider Organizations

  • LifeBridge Health Medical Group

About

Professional Statement

Dr. Karis is a board-certified thoracic surgeon with over 30 years of experience specializing in robotic and minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery. He specializes in the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of complex thoracic conditions, including lung cancer, lung nodules, chest wall tumors, thymoma, benign and malignant esophageal diseases, pleural diseases, and hyperhidrosis.

A leader in advanced thoracic surgical techniques, Dr. Karis has developed a comprehensive lung nodule program focused on early detection, accurate diagnosis, and timely treatment. He is also recognized as one of the leaders in Ion robotic bronchoscopy, utilizing innovative technology to access and biopsy small, hard-to-reach lung nodules with greater precision. His additional areas of expertise include tracheal and esophageal stents, chest wall reconstruction, emphysema, and mediastinal tumors.

Dr. Karis earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where he also completed his general surgery residency. He subsequently completed thoracic surgery fellowships at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Health Care, and University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland.

Locations

  1. Thoracic Surgery-Sinai
  2. Thoracic Surgery-Northwest
  3. Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at Sinai Hospital
    Accepting New Patients

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University Hospitals Case Medical Center-Cleveland, Thoracic Surgery, 2011
  • Fellowship: University of Mississippi Health Care, Thoracic Surgery, 2007
  • Fellowship: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, 2005
  • Residency: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, Surgery (General Surgery), 2002
  • Professional Education: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1996

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna/USHealthcare/Prudential
  • Americaid/Amerigroup
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna HealthCare
  • Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare

Reviews

4.8 of 5 stars

120 Ratings, 39 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2026

    Lot of help!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2026

    The doctor gave the impression of being a very professional worker, the entire staff was extremely friendly and ready to immediately provide any service during the appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2026

    Everyone was very friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2026

    Treated with kindness. Very professional staff. Realized I was very anxious and was helpful in calming me down. Provided me with a plan for testing & diagnosis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2026

    He &!the office, took care of the next steps that I have to take saving me, anxiety, and stress

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2026

    Dr Karis was very professional and to the point. I would have liked to go over my scans with copies in the room.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2026

    Dr. Karis is a wonderful doctor. The staff, everybody was kind. Dr. Karis is the best. I couldn't ask for better staff and a better doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2026

    My appointment ran late because r be had a emergency

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2026

    The doctors office told me to go to the emergency room and lie and say I was spitting up blood. I spent the night. The next day I was woken at six in the morning to tell me your team was coming in at seven. Then the team told me later that they couldn't operate on me because the doctor didn't know the anesthesiologist and they weren't gonna be able to do surgery until 3:30 in the afternoon and it took forever to release me. I finally left at four or 5 o'clock with nothing to eat.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2026

    Doctor and his staff were very courteous and attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/25/2026

    Everyone is always kind, professional, efficient, and compassionate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2026

    Dr. Karis was terrific. I am lucky to have him as my doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2026

    Dr. Karis and his entire staff are treasures!!! I feel I'm getting the best possible health care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2026

    I could not ask for a better experience everyone treated me with respect. Everyone greeted me with a smile. I was very touched by the care I received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2026

    It was a great meeting with the doctor Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2026

    Everything was done efficiently and timely, very professional operation. We can only say good things at this jump here about the service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2026

    Dr. Karis and his staff were very kind and considerate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2026

    Only my first visit to this doctor but I would highly recommend him. Very thorough and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2026

    Dr.Karis is new to me and I was very pleased with his plans for me. He was very courteous and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2026

    Dr. Karis is the greatest

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Great doctor! Easy to talk with, explains very well the medical care I am receiving and asks if I have any questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Everyone and everything was a great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    The office staff was wonderful!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    A really nice Staff. Everything was Great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Karis was very kind, professional, and took time with me to explain my test results. He is truly the very best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    My experience has been great ever since I came to Dr. Karis' office from the receptionist desk back to Dr. Karis himself, his assistants, and everyone has really been great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    The office staff was most pleasant and helpfuland the Dr. was most informative and caring about my situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Thank you, Dr. Karis.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    I am extremely appreciative of Dr. Karis - he is an outstanding physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Great friendly staff and doctors

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Karis is terrific. I have complete trust in him. He has navigated this journey with me with kindness, empathy and information. Dr. Karis really listens to me and his calming nature lessens my anxiety. He also has a sense of humor and I don't feel rushed when asking questions. In other words: Dr. Karis is perfect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    From the staff too doctor are always helpful and very nice good people doctor Grant take time and explain everything to you and the staff too

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    It was beyond perfect in every way starting with an awesome office & left me feeling confident and safe knowing I'll be in the hands of an amazing, competent Dr. with an extra bonus of a warm, caring bedside manner! Very grateful to have been referred to Dr Nicholas Karis..

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Everything went well during my appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    I have always been treated respectfully by my physician and their staff.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Appointment was for 9:45, 10:30 was taken back to room. 11:30 dr came to room. Mistaken me as a person with grandchildren which I have none. Didn't have a chart, didn't put me up on the computer. Gave me 5 minutes on his interpretation of x ray see you in 6 months. He could have text me saying no changes in lung nodules. Did he even have the right person?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    The appointment time ran late however I was told that upon arrival and everyone I met at the facility apologized for the inconvenience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    This was one of the best experiences I have ever had in visiting a medical facility. The doctor and his staff were courteous, superabundantly helpful, respectful, caring, and present. It was an unparalleled experience. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Thank you for everything and helping me God bless you.