Dr. Amer Karam, MD
Dr. Amer Karam, MD is an oncology specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Karam has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions, Gastrointestinal Neoplasms, and Gynecologic Neoplasms. He graduated from American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion and Stanford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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900 Blake Wilbur Dr Palo Alto, CA 94304Make an Appointment
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About Me
care philosophy
As a gynecologic oncologist I strive to put the patient at the center of her multidisciplinary care and provide the most caring, leading-edge cancer treatments.Oncology
Gynecologic Oncology
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecologic Surgery
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2008Ucla Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2007The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2004Johns Hopkins Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2001American University Of Beirut, Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School, 2000American University Of Beirut
Undergraduate School, 1996
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- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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