Dr. Jason Karp came highly recommended and perhaps that's why I was SO DISAPPOINTED in the level of medical professionalism he displayed toward me. His idea of exercise for me to do before having an exam was to walk his hallway for 30 minutes while an attendee watched. He then had is ?nurse? preform an inhalation/exhalation test. He then spoke with me in his office. I explained that I knew I had asthma which only flared up in cold weather. After those two simple processes he decided I should go on a regiment of Trelogy and a nasal spray. I followed his suggestion for many months, calling several times and reporting that I was developing a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. I never received a return call. During my last appointment with him I once again complained about my throat problems. Later that day I saw my family doctor and told him about my throat problem. He immediately zeroed in on the Trelogy and suggested that if I go off the Trelogy for 30 days. Sure enough, after being off the Trelogy for 3 weeks the symptoms totally disappeared. Why oh why would my Pulmonologist, Dr. Karp know this and not take me off of a medication I was clearly allergic to.
During one session with Dr. karp, I mentioned I was having trouble sleeping and might have restless leg syndrome. He immediately offed to treat that with another medication. My confidence in Karp was so diminished at this point that I did research on the medication he prescribed. Low and behold I found a slew of devastating side effects including making RLS worse. Again, this Doctor came highly recommended, but with my experiences, I would not send anyone to see him.

Submitted March 18, 2023

My Dad went to Karp for a while & showed up for every appt. Starting on 9/13/22, my Dad spent 7 straight weeks in 2 hospitals before returning home. He lost the ability to walk & needed physical therapy, which he began at home. Karp has 0 ability to return phone calls. In early December, my Dad was coughing quite a bit & Karp returned 0 phone calls. It took reaching out daily for 12 days before one Karp's assistants sent in the prescription. The medicine caused my Dad to cough more instead of less. My Dad had missed a 12/8 appt. Karp didn't bother to check why--he couldn't walk yet. With the medicine not working, I had to set up a video call with one of his nurses for 12/21. My Dad passed away on 12/20. Still 0 phone calls from Karp. A few weeks later, Karp sent a scathing letter to my deceased Dad, lecturing him on neglecting his care. Maybe if Karp picked up a phone once, my Dad would still be alive. Karp is a lowlife who I'm investigating whether his neglect led to my Dad's death.

Submitted Feb. 10, 2023

Great experience meeting with Dr. Karp. Very thorough and connected my medical history with my symptoms.

Submitted Jan. 19, 2018

Dr. Karp's manner is sarcasticand unprofessional,he doesn't know how to prescribe Prednisone.He informed me of my diagnosis of COPD and emphysema while looking at paperwork on his desk, when he finally made eye contact with me and saw that I was visably upset he replied "You didn't expect to play with fire and not get burned did you?"Yes, I had been a smoker and had just told him how guilty I was feeling for doing this to myself and my family. Dr. Karp should learn the art of breaking bad news to patients using tact and compassion. Dr. Karp also had me on Prednisone way past the standard of care recommendations for COPD/Emphysema. After developing a moon face and painful muscles among other side effects of prednisone I begged him to taper my dose.He responded that he would try to get me off prednisone but some patients never do.
I'm under the care of a wonderful pulmonary expert now who has compassion and knows how to prescribe medication.

Submitted Feb. 19, 2015

Dr Karp was recommended to me by an acquaintance. I'd been to a pulmonologist out here in Southampton 3 times who just could not get s grip on what was going on with me. Vouching up bloody mucus, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, 1 trip to the emergency room. I was reluctant to go because it is a two hour ride each way for me, but this guy was so convincing about Dr Karp that I finally picked up the phone and made an appointment. One of the best things I've done since these symptoms stated two years earlier.
Dr Karp listened patiently to my history, examined me and prescribed some medicine including inhalers and a nebulizer. Withing 3 days I noticed an ability to breath easier, less mucus, no blood in it, and a general feeling of being better. With a week that had changed even more for the better and today although I still have some of the symptoms they remain minor as long as I stick to taking my medicine and using my inhaler
Dr Karp is a great doctor and I recommend him without reservation. If you have any issues with your lungs, call him, don't wait, do it and go see him.
His " bedside manner" is excellent, he is accessible and most important the guy cares about his patients.
Bill Smith ( not an alias)

Submitted Feb. 7, 2015

Dr. Karp is great. He starts early in the morning with rounds at the hospital and is in his office very early which is good if you want an appointment before work. He is very thorough and caring. I would highly recommend him! Also his staff has always been very nice and accommodating.

Submitted Sept. 4, 2014

Dr. Karp is a caring and compassionate Doctor. I have been going to him for at least 15 years and have never been rushed or treated as if I'm not very important. He also treats my husband and he's gotten great care, too. We both think the world of Dr. Karp and would recommend him to everyone. You can ask the staff at North Shore Hospital. They think he's the best, too.

Submitted July 2, 2014

Great staff and a great doctor been using dr Karp now for around. 18 years thing I read against him from others is a disgrace when he cures you or your love ones do you let other know the staff is sometimes rough but need to if I worked there and dealing with some of the people coming in with attitude des should go somewhere else this is a great office with a great doctor thank you Dr Karp and thank you for a great staff

Submitted March 19, 2014

My mother has been a patient of Dr. Karp's for several years. Now that she has safely relocated to a nursing home far away from Dr. Karp, I can tell the truth about the treatment she's received.<p> First of all, Dr. Karp's staff is rude and unhelpful to a degree I've never encountered before. A visit to the DMV would be restorative once you've been to Dr. Karp's office. <p> Dr. Karp himself, while he seems knowledgeable, appears much more interested in maximizing his income rather than the health of his patients. That might explain why he needs two (equally rude) assistants to keep track of his schedule. Also, the only way to reach him is by fax. Does anyone have a fax these days? I certainly don't.<p> One more thing: I believe Dr. Karp is rated one of the "Best Doctors" by Castle Connolly or some such rating service. Please don't believe those -- they're all bought and paid for by the doctors themselves. Instead, get a recommendation from another physician. Good luck!

Submitted Jan. 18, 2014

The first and the most important thing in this office is your insurance and money, your health and your sickness comes way after, sorry to say.

Submitted Dec. 12, 2013