Dr. Joseph Anthony Karam MD
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
Broad & Vine St S Philadelphia PA, 19102About
Dr. Joseph Karam is a trauma surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Karam specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
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