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Dr. Karen Karsif, MD

Dr. Karen Karsif, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Karsif, MD is a general surgeon in Suffern, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Anthony Community Hospital and Garnet Health Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 5 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital

257 Lafayette Ave Ste 200 Suffern, NY 10901

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Dr. Karsif's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karsif

5.0

30 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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CP – Jun 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Muriel Holland – Nov 12, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Teacher1 – Jul 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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joysoph89 – Oct 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Rosa Liyim – Sep 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Lynn Mayo – Jul 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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New York – May 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Hope Gonzalez – Sep 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Eileen in Highland Mills, NY – Feb 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2016
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About Me

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Dr Karsif, a surgeon with 15 years of experience devoted entirely to treating breast disease, is the visionary behind Good Samaritan's Center for Breast Health. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine...read more

biography

Dr. Karsif, a surgeon with 15 years of experience devoted entirely to treating breast disease, is the visionary behind Good Samaritan's Center for Breast Health. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Albert Einstein Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • University Penn Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
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Locations

Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital

Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital257 Lafayette Ave Ste 200 Suffern, NY 10901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Anthony Community Hospital

    15 Maple Ave
    Warwick, NY 10990
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Garnet Health Medical Center

    707 E Main St
    Middletown, NY 10940
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Bon Secours Community Hospital

    160 E Main St
    Port Jervis, NY 12771

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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