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Kara Kort, MD

Kara Christine Kort, MD

Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (220 ratings)

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315-744-1551
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Breast Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

St Joseph's Physicians Surgical Services

4000 Medical Center Dr
Ste 117
Fayetteville , NY 13066

St Joseph's Physicians Surgical Services
315-643-3399 View Details

About

Dr. Kara Kort is a Board-Certified General Surgeon who has been in practice in Central New York for nearly 25 years. Originally from Long Island, she completed her training in Syracuse and stayed in the region to practice medicine. While originally practicing General and Trauma Surgery for 15 years, her focus and passion has always been endocrine (thyroid and parathyroid) and breast surgery.

Since joining St. Joseph's in 2014, Dr. Kort practices exclusively breast and endocrine surgery. She has always believed that knowledge is power, and patients really appreciate having their disease or problem explained to them in language they can understand. Dr. Kort is straightforward and honest with her patients, yet kind, compassionate and positive.

Dr. Kort and her husband live in Fayetteville, NY where they raised their four children.

Conditions Treated

  • General Surgery
  • Endocrine Surgery

Education & Certifications

Education

Fellowship:
SUNY Upstate University Hospital

Internship:
SUNY Upstate University Hospital

Residency:
SUNY Upstate University Hospital

Medical School:
SUNY Upstate University Hospital

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(220 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

60 Reviews

10/09/2024

Happy to know I am in good hands

09/30/2024

Excellent

09/27/2024

Dr Kort spent the time I needed to make an important health decision.

09/16/2024

Keep up the good work!

09/16/2024

Im very comfortable and confident in the care i will receive!!!

09/11/2024

Very happy with the doctor and her staff. Everyone is very knowledgeable and very helpful at easing our concerns.

09/11/2024

From the front office/reception area to speaking with the doctor, everyone was friendly, accommodating, and thorough. I felt they understood how I was feeling and was very knowledgeable in my care.

09/03/2024

Great facility

08/23/2024

Wonderful experience!

08/14/2024

She explained everything well.

08/14/2024

Friendly knew what she does from experience

08/12/2024

Very pleased

08/12/2024

I walked out feeling that I will get the best outcome of a terrible health concern.

08/06/2024

See previous comment on Dr. Kort

08/05/2024

She explained in simple terms and was humble enough to refer me to a bigger team that could get me in quicker.

07/29/2024

I trust this practice. All involved are timely and compassionate.

07/29/2024

She took time to explain everything

07/29/2024

Best group of nurses, doctors, and receptionists I've worked with. Thank you.

07/29/2024

De Kort is a wonderful dr

07/24/2024

Wish everyone of my physicians were like her

07/22/2024

Dr. Kort cultivated my trust.

07/08/2024

This was a referral and I feel like the doctor who referred me Dr. Aliwalis may not have sent me to the right option to get my answers questioned and feel like what I was seeking just questions and what she wrote on the referral was misleading therefore when the doctor came in I felt a bit attacked for what I was looking for was not what my doctor wrote on referral obviously but the Doctor did listen in the long run and answered all my questions and concerns just felt a bit attacked in the beginning of my appointment.

06/28/2024

I feel safe and confident

06/24/2024

Wasn't aware of hand washing since I was lying down with eyes closed. They could mention . Not sure if doc actually performed the biopsies or if she was guiding the others present..always good to be told. Waiting for results..

06/24/2024

Wonderful, direct and very informative

06/04/2024

Excellent

05/31/2024

Reassuring. However the time lapse from biopsey and pathology until scheduled surgery is a concern for myself as patient

05/29/2024

I did not notice whether or not they used hand sanitizer so I did not feel I could answer that question

05/10/2024

Dr. Kort was compassionate & reassuring. I trust her expertise, knowledge, & experience as a physician.

05/10/2024

Thankful for medical practices as yours. God Bless you all

05/07/2024

Dr Kort is amazing

05/06/2024

Dr Kort was amazing - to the point - double checked results - compassionate - so intelligent

04/30/2024

Felt very comfortable

04/29/2024

We love Dr. Kort. Very down to earth, compassionate, easy to like.

04/29/2024

Dr. Kort is great, she answered my questions and we decided on a course of action.

04/29/2024

All specialists should be like Dr Kort.

04/22/2024

Imaging dept could be better. Have neck issues due to positioning for breast biopsy. Also changed appt and it was never done. Notifications and better communication.

04/22/2024

I would highly recommend Dr. Kort

04/02/2024

Dr. Kort was extremely knowledgeable and put me at ease right away. Myra was comforting around the genetic testing and gave me relief for capturing our family's genetic blueprint for my sons' and their families' benefit..

03/25/2024

I am very satisfied

03/22/2024

Dr. Kort, her assistants and staff are the most knowledgable medical personnel I have ever experienced and alleviated my fears of having cancer with concise information. She took the time to make me believe in her guidance and that she handled every question with an honest answer.

03/20/2024

Would highly recommend her to anyone and have in the past.

03/18/2024

Dr. Kort was very thorough and professional.

03/05/2024

Appreciated the level of care I received, as well as clear explanations of procedure and other steps of my care. Felt like this practice was like a well oiled machine - i wouldn鈥檛 change a thing!

02/28/2024

Thanks Sarah and Dr. Kort

02/19/2024

I wasn鈥檛 sure what to expect at the appointment. I was very impressed that Dr Kort listened to my concerns, performed an ultrasound to formulate her own professional opinion, then we made the decision to proceed with the FNA - and made the time to complete the procedure right away.

02/19/2024

Thanks again 's

02/14/2024

Very good

02/12/2024

Very happy with the service provided

02/12/2024

Grateful for being a patient of Dr Kort.

02/06/2024

Cultural competency

01/31/2024

very respectful. compassionate and knowledgeable

01/26/2024

I travel from Watertown for my appointments. I think it is worth the long drive.

01/26/2024

Excellent

01/26/2024

Dr Kort is one of the best physicians

01/26/2024

GREAT. Liked her compassionate, down to earth manner. Great at explaining everything.

01/24/2024

I left the appointment knowing I was in good hands and felt confident in the care I was receiving

01/22/2024

We appreciate the care and advice from Dr. Kort, and will be back in June.

01/22/2024

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Kort and ALL of her staff!

01/17/2024

Provider seems highly educated but was dismisdive
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