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Sveta A. Karelsky, M.D.
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Highland Professional Office Building
990 South Avenue, Suite 207
Rochester, NY 14620
Highland Professional Office Building
990 South Avenue, Suite 207
Rochester, NY 14620
About Me
Certified Specialties
Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Otolaryngology (SMD)
Associate Professor - Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 2006 - 2007
Residency, Otolaryngology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2006 - 2011
Education
MD | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. 2006
Awards
Annual Research Award. 2009
Publications
Journal Articles
Sleep Endoscopy Patterns in Six Adults with Trisomy 21 and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Porterfield L.; Bacak B.; Karelsky, S.
Laryngoscope. 2021; .
Patterns of Obstruction on DISE in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Change With BMI
Wong SJ; Luitje ME; Karelsky S.
Laryngoscope. 2021; 131(1): 224-229.
Drug-induced sleep endoscopy findings in surgically-naïve obese vs non-obese children
Lookabaugh S; McKenna M; Karelsky S; Davis M; Didas A; Allen P; Faria J.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2020; 138: 110289.
Manganese-dependent polioviruses caused by mutations within the viral polymerase
Crotty S.; Gohara D.; Gilligan DK.; Karelsky S.; Cameron CE.; Andino R.
Journal of Virology. 2003; 77(9): 5378-5388.
Short interfering RNA confers intracellular antiviral immunity in human cells
Gitlin L.; Karelsky S.; Andino R.
Nature. 2002; 418(6896): 430-434.
Ratings & Comments
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Patient Comments
The MD is reserved. I like a more engagement.
Aug 24, 2024
Excellent care from Dr Karelsky
Aug 23, 2024
The best Dr. S. Karelsky.
Jul 28, 2024
I have already suggested that others seek her out for care and treatment.
Jul 23, 2024
[...] loves this provider and has been seeing her since he was 13. He is 27 now
Jun 09, 2024
My Dr is so awesome she listens to me and explains everything to me
May 10, 2024
Had record of my prior appointments and results. Referred to them and discussed how to proceed if results continue
Mar 29, 2024
I found this provider to be an exceptional provider: Pleasant, thorough, detailed, addressing my concerns.
Mar 20, 2024
Really a good experience.
Jan 17, 2024
No question about my confidence in the skill of my provider, but, I did not get a real friendly feeling. A tad too business-like. On the other hand if she was smiling I couldn't tell because she had a mask on. I like a kind of fun exchange. This was a little cold but that's probably more on me. The resident that saw me first was terrific in this regard. Very friendly and caring. She was in awe of the provider!
Jan 13, 2024
The provider listened to my questions and in all cases responded in a way that I could understand.I went to the provider for a quality of life issue, not a serious medical problem. Never the less the provider didn't brush me off and hurry me out of her office. She treated my issue with respect and dealt with it in a professional manner.
Dec 30, 2023
Excellent experienc!
Dec 12, 2023
Dr was very kind and seemed more consciousness online than an in person meeting
Dec 10, 2023
Dr. Karelsky has been great so far !!!!
Nov 12, 2023
Good explanations of procedures, give extra care to make sure I understand how to use prescribed medication and what over the counter meds to help as well.
Nov 05, 2023
This doctor is excellent!
Sep 24, 2023
Very thorough, kind and concerned.
Aug 04, 2023
I have recommended Dr Karelsky to others
Aug 03, 2023
Provider showed excellent analysis of the reason for visiting. Her observations and experience with sleep apnea conditions were extremely helpful, and pleasantly surprising. She is open to further consultation if better data is forthcoming, and completely at my choice.
Jul 07, 2023
Dt. Karelsky and Dr. Wey (sp?) were very informative and great in their explanations. They gave me pros and cons and I was really in control of my decisions.
May 13, 2023
Dr. Karelsky is AWESOME.
Apr 16, 2023
The doctor was great, she talked to me in a way that I could understand and had great explanations for my questions. We were not able to diagnose the Issue for what I was experiencing, but she made me feel hopeful that we'd get to the bottom off it together.
Feb 27, 2023
Very good experience. [...]
Jan 25, 2023
Great!!
Dec 21, 2022
Dr. Karelsky and I together/collegial discussed the next options and jointly arrived at a decision of what to do next.
Dec 05, 2022
She is a good doctor. I wish that she seemed like she cares more for her patients. It is a very distant vibe.
Nov 21, 2022
Per usual, the explanations are dumbed down, which is to make it easy to understand but I am a biomedical engineer with expertise in neuroscience and immunology. I would prefer to be talked to as such.
Oct 28, 2022
Dr K has always been very thorough, caring, knowledgeable & performing procedures par excellance!
Oct 09, 2022
The provider here is absolutely top notch. She will address any concern with effective treatment, and discuss the options, risks and benefits available for said treatments. Her and the staff at this facility are a shining example of what healthcare should be, when functioning at its best. She explains things clearly and has provided serious relief to many issues I've had for a long time.
Sep 28, 2022
Discussed potential problem with my throat. Initiated contact for me to have tests done on my throat
Sep 22, 2022
Very professional
Sep 22, 2022
Dr. Karelsky is a wonderful doctor and there is no one else I would go to with this particular issue. Best!!!!!
Jul 30, 2022
Dr. Karelsky was patient, thorough and informative.
Jul 14, 2022
No concerns
Jun 30, 2022
She is good, a little cold/stand offish. She seems to do her job well, but she lacks in the department of the caring aspect. For me and my health of my children, that really matters.
May 25, 2022
I appreciated Dr. Karelsky's calm, professional manner. She made me feel confident in her care.
Mar 31, 2022
Recommended
Mar 24, 2022
Dr Karelsky is superb
Mar 19, 2022
It's was good
Feb 22, 2022
Dr. Karelsky, in addition to showing deep concern for my condition, took it upon herself to contact Epic and get my pronouns changed after she noticed them and asked me if they were correct.
Feb 12, 2022