Orthopaedics

Kristin Karim, MD

Faculty, Curtis National Hand Center

Glen Burnie, MD

Dr. Kristin E. Karim, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. She provides comprehensive management of traumatic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, including finger, hand, and forearm trauma; arthritis of the fingers, hand, and wrist treated with fusions and joint replacements; Dupuytren's contractures managed via injections and surgery; bone health and fragility fractures particularly i

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Surgery of the Hand (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education & Training

Medical School: UConn School of Medicine (MD, 2014)
Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019)
Fellowship: MedStar Health Georgetown University (Hand Surgery, 2020)

Years in Practice

12+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hand & Upper Extremity

Conditions & Treatments

Wrist SurgeryHand FracturesHand & Upper Extremity

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Karim treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Karim accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Kristin Karim's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 52 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Karim practice?

Kristin Karim practices in Glen Burnie, MD with hospital affiliations including MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.

What does Dr. Karim specialize in?

Kristin Karim is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Hand & Upper Extremity.

How long has Dr. Karim been practicing?

Kristin Karim has 12+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.

What is Dr. Karim's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: UConn School of Medicine (MD, 2014); Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019); Fellowship: MedStar Health Georgetown University (Hand Surgery, 2020).