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Dr. Sean Karp, MD

Dr. Sean Karp, MD

Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sean Karp, MD is a gastroenterologist in Columbia, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Karp has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

5500 Knoll North Dr Ste 460 Columbia, MD 21045
Telehealth available

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Dr. Karp is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Karp's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Karp

4.2

29 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
14%
14%

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Dec 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
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RoyalTeeinDC – Jan 15, 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
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Dec 30, 2019
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Tian – Jun 18, 2019
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Mar 24, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DC in Eldersburg – Aug 22, 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
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Jean in Silver Spring – May 31, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Charmane in Hyattsville, MD – Aug 31, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Charlotte in Broadway, VA – Mar 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Capital Digestive Care offers the greatest collective experience in the area and the most accessible care. 
  • Gastroenterology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Washington Hospital Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • Mount Sinai-nyu Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Mount Sinai- Nyu Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • Rutgers University

    Undergraduate School, 1994
  • Duke University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Karp is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Capital Digestive Care LLC5500 Knoll North Dr Ste 460 Columbia, MD 21045
    1

    Practice

    Capital Digestive Care LLC7350 Van Dusen Rd Ste 210 Laurel, MD 20707
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans St
      Baltimore, MD 21287
      Recipient of 47
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

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    • Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Rd NW
      Washington, DC 20016
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      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

      77%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • University of Maryland Medical Center

      22 S Greene St
      Baltimore, MD 21201
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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