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Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD

Accepting New Patients

(21 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1986)

1800 Town Center Drive Suite 218
Reston, VA 20190

(703) 435-8000

Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD is a general surgeon in Reston, VA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience.

Office Locations

1800 Town Center Drive Suite 218
Reston, VA 20190

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

hernia surgery

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

In 2023, Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD performed more hernia surgery, and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

laparoscopic hernia repair

laparoscopic surgery

In 2012, Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD had a list price for laparoscopic hernia repair, and laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	138
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	166
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	173
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	21
doctor visit	227
gastrointestinal procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	30
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	248
gastrointestinal procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	17
doctor visit	244
gastrointestinal procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	209
gastrointestinal procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	28
doctor visit	255
gastrointestinal procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	15
doctor visit	137
gastrointestinal procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	21
doctor visit	201
gastrointestinal procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	29
doctor visit	211
gastrointestinal procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated as a general surgeon in Reston, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	19
doctor visit	200
gastrointestinal procedures	27
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	147
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	54
85 and over	3
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1986. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Reston, VA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Trad was extremely understanding when I explained my fear of surgery due to my mother passing away due to a surgery she had. He was very calm and reassuring when explaining the procedure I needed to have done.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Clear, concise explanation of what was causing my problems, and possible solutions as well as risk rewards for each treatment option. Very personable, and easy to talk to.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-05-18

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Dr. Trad and his assistant took the time to actually listen to what I had to say which I appreciated very much. I was very happy with my visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-04-01

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I cannot imagine a more positive experience. Dr. Trad's expertise and empathy inspires an enormous amount of confidence and reassurance.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-11

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Dr Trad was fantastic. I wish every doctor I meet with was as courteous, pleasant, professional and most of all, competent.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-12

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I am waiting for diagnostics to determine exact issue and treatment. Dr. Trad was amazing so far.Very attentive and kind.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-28

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Excellent Dr- very thoughtful and attentive! He answered all of my concerns! I highly recommend him!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-14

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Excellent, informed and articulate physician - extremely clear communications.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-18

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I wish that all doctors were as good as *Dr. Trad!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-23

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I'm very pleased with Dr Trad and my care today

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Endogastric Solutions, Inc	$51,564 EsophyX $51,564
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,073 DAVINCI XI $4,750	Da Vinci Surgical System $2,323
Davol Inc.	$1,577 Phasix Mesh $1,428	PHASIX $148
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$519 NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $519
Medtronic, Inc.	$163 ENDOFLIP $163
Other	$713 GI Solutions $107	Phasix Mesh $88	AirSeal $56	Overstitch and or LapBand $41	ECHELON ENDOPATH $41	Other $381

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$43,968
Education	$4,750
Food and Beverage	$4,586
Travel and Lodging	$4,518
Honoraria	$3,500
Other	$286

Research Payments

Dr. Karim Sami Trad, MD has received 276 research payments totaling $428,003.

Biography

Dr. Karim Trad's medical specialty is general surgery. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Trad welcomes new patients at his office inReston, VA as reported by Doctor.com. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.