Susan Karam, MD

Dr. Susan Karam practices endocrinology at Ochsner Health in New Orleans. She attended medical school at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed her fellowship in endocrinology at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. She then returned home to Louisiana to join the endocrine department at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Karam is board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism and internal medicine, and she has an interest in the management of diabetes. She oversees an insulin pump clinic which provides dedicated care to patients using insulin pumps. She also serves as the chair of the glycemic management committee which works to improve care for hospitalized patients with diabetes and hyperglycemia at Ochsner Medical Center and across the system.

Medical Education

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medicine

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: MD

Internship

UAB- Birmingham
Field of Study: Internal medicine internship

University of Alabama School of Medicine
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Residency

UAB-Birmingham
Field of Study: Internal medicine

University of Ala Birmingham
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Northwestern University
Field of Study: Endocrinology

Northwestern University
Field of Study: Endocrinology & Metabolism

American Board of Internal Medicine

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January 2023

Dr Karam was polite, thorough and professional.

Dr. Susan Karam is very good and helpful.

It was clear she had reviewed my file and was familiar with my condition.

Excellent!

December 2022

I was very impressed with her. She took her time and was very informative.

November 2022

First time seeing Dr. Karam and she was informative of my history.

Dr Karam is an incredible Dr. She is professional, yet approachable and very responsive on myOchsner. I value her medical expertise and recommendations and rely on her to make decisions.

Dr Kaman is just outstanding. Highest recommendation

October 2022

Dr Karam is awesome!!!

Perfect.

Dr Karam was incredible, patient, kind, informative, Could not have asked for better experience.

September 2022

Dr Karam is Impressively knowledgeable and makes me feel I am becoming the same, at least as it regards my specific condition, by taking me into the conversation. I wholeheartedly trust I'm in good hands.

Have only been seeing Dr. Karam for three months but have already recommended her to friends, coworkers

July 2022

Dr. Karam is great! She listened well, explained well, prompted me to share more which showed a deeper level of concern. She made sure I exhausted all my questions before signing off. And she sent me very thorough notes afterwards about everything we talked about so I didn't have to take notes during the visit. Much better experience than my recent gyn checkup. I wish I saw her for more than just endocrinology.

Dr. Karam was very friendly and compassionate. She listened well and in a way that was easy to understand.

I really like this doctor and would recommend her to anyone

Dr. Karam is excellent! I have been a nurse since 1976. Her care and listening skills are amazing for some one so young.

Excellent

Dr. Karam was very clear. Her caring nature came through even though we were not face to face. I feel good about my treatment plan.

It is so easy to espress my concerns to Dr. Karam. She's amazing.

Dr. Karam is a very knowledgeable, caring doctor. She tries to answer questions in a clear way & does not hesitate to make changes to treatments when necessary.

June 2022

Dr. Karam is awesome!! She's sincere, kind and pleasant to speak with. She puts your mind at ease answer all questions, and don't make you feel rushed. She very present during your visit.

Very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and personable. She is very interested in the total health of her patients. I feel lucky to have her as my doctor!

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I really like Dr. Karam. She’s young and very up to date with the latest best practices in endocrinology. Since it was my first visit she reviewed my medical history and seemed familiar with my chart prior to my appointment. I will definitely recommend her to my friends and family.

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Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

This was my first experience with a virtual visit. Dr. Karam was great! She answered all of my questions and gave me a lot of information regarding my condition. Great experience!

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Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!

Dr. Karam is very nice and attentive. She explains well and listens.

Our Response:
We appreciate your kind words. Compassion and empathy are the cornerstones of our patient-client relationships. Thank you for the kind review.

Dr Karan was very friendly and helpful as well as the staff. Really listened!

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We're all about great people and exceptional service. We will let our team know about your wonderful feedback. We appreciate the review and we hope you continue to heal and get back to what you love.

Dr Karam is exceptionally knowledgeable, kind, and focused on best patient outcomes. She is a masterful listener and eloquent explainer. She makes a patient understand and feel understood.

Complete an d efficient care.

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Thank you for your review. We always aim to provide efficient and quality care for our patients. We wish you all the best!

Dr K and staff are attempting to get authorization for an expensive drug. I’m grateful for their dedication.

Dr. Karam is very thorough and genuine . I would highly recommend her.

Our Response:
We're happy that we were able to provide good care and customer service for our patients. We wish you all the best!

When I saw Dr Karam for the first time mu sugar level was close to 400 my AC close to 11. After 8 month treatment and Dr Karam attention to my health my sugar level now below 200 and my AC went down to 7. Dr Karam take time and gave me the right medication and the right advice to help me get better . I will continue recommending Dr Karam to anyone struggling with diabetes because she is an absolute Best and she does care ABout her patients health and well being . Thank you Dr Karam for everything ..

She is a great doctor. She was able to help me get my A1C from around 10.0 to 6.8. She is fantastic.

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Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback! We’re glad to hear our team provided a great experience. Have a great day!

February 2023

She is an excellent doctor; probably the best I have been to. Dr. Karam is very competent, thorough, and caring. She wants to see you get better and will do everything she can to make sure that your health improves. Highly recommended.

Our Response:
That's exactly what we like to hear! Creating positive outcomes for our patients is central to everything we do. Thank you for your glowing review.

July 2021

My visits are always thorough and clear. I can explain any issues and she ask questions.

Source: vitals

August 2022

Took time to explain Diagnosis and very informative

She was caring, professional and respectful yet informative about what needs to be done to help with my A1C… thanks for the help…

March 2022

Dr. Karan was easy to talk with and offered multiple treatment options.

May 2023

Excellent and clear communicator. Efficient and wonderful first visit! Everything addressed and taken care of in 30 minutes. Loved it!

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