SLUCare Physician Group
Laura Karasek, MD
General Surgery
SLUCare Physician Group
1027 Bellevue Ave., Suite G25 St. Louis, MO 63117
Dr. Laura Karasek is a general surgeon who specializes in both minimally invasive and robotic surgeries for patients ages 18 and older. She offers a comprehensive suite of surgical services, including hernia repairs, gallbladder removal, appendectomies, and feeding tube insertions.
In addition to minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, Dr. Karasek's research interests include continuing her surgical education and exploring opportunities to reduce current disparities in health care. For Dr. Karasek, medicine is not a job, but a calling.
Her goal as a surgeon is to provide technical expertise in conjunction with quality, compassionate care for her patients and their families.
Dr. Karasek is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is also a member of the American College of Surgeons; Association of Women Surgeons; Latino Surgical Society; and Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Karasek is fluent in both Spanish and English.
In addition to minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, Dr. Karasek's research interests include continuing her surgical education and exploring opportunities to reduce current disparities in health care. For Dr. Karasek, medicine is not a job, but a calling.
Her goal as a surgeon is to provide technical expertise in conjunction with quality, compassionate care for her patients and their families.
Dr. Karasek is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is also a member of the American College of Surgeons; Association of Women Surgeons; Latino Surgical Society; and Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Karasek is fluent in both Spanish and English.
About Me
Specialties
General Surgery
Gender
Female
Education
University of Arizona - Tucson
Fellowship, 2022
Baystate Medical Center - Springfield
Residency, 2016
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
Master of Arts, 2018
Baystate Medical Center - Springfield
Residency, 2021
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts, 2010
Mt. Sinai School of Med. - City Univ. of New York
Medical School, 2014
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Cholecystectomy
Hernia
Robotic assisted surgery
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Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group
1027 Bellevue Ave., Suite G25 St. Louis, MO 63117
Mon
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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