Karim Alavi

Karim Alavi is an Associate Professor at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, affiliated with UMass Chan Medical School. He serves in the Department of Surgery under the Division of Colorectal & Rectal Surgery, and also holds positions at the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Population Health Sciences and Masters in Clinical Investigation. His academic roles span surgical education, clinical research, and population health.

• Education: George Washington University (BS in Medicine) and George Washington University School of Medicine (MD)

Alavi's research focuses on Gastroenterology and General Surgery, particularly in colorectal diseases, rectal cancer, and surgical quality improvement. He has led studies on transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME), racial disparities in cancer outcomes, and opioid prescribing guidelines.

His recent publications emphasize trends in robotic-assisted colorectal surgery, anastomotic leak definitions, and preoperative risk assessment. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned, his work is widely cited, particularly in areas like diverticulitis and postoperative ileus.

Alavi's clinical and academic contributions include developing national surgical guidelines, telehealth efficacy studies, and readmission risk calculators for colorectal procedures. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across institutions to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.