Overview
Michael Makar is a Gastroenterologist in Coal Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cholecystitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Hereditary Pancreatitis.
Insurance
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4200 Hospital Road, Coal Township, PA 17866
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
Vivek Kumar, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Susquehanna Health Digestive Disease Center and is affiliated with UPMC Muncy and UPMC Williamsport. He completed his medical degree at Delhi University Maulana Azad Medical College. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Eastern Pennsylvania Endoscopy Center
Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as I would a member of my own family, offering guidance in your time of need. I strive to provide state-of-the-art care for each patient during every encounter. I will do my best to make sure you understand your condition so you can continue to take strides toward optimum health. | Why I entered medicine | It hurts my soul when people don’t feel good. Since childhood I’ve been passionate about wanting to help people feel better. Growing up I saw the relationship my father had with his own doctor, and that inspired me. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, India. I also have organized and managed a team of 30-plus staffers for Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer fundraiser walks in Allentown the last 12 years. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy biking with family, tennis and meditation. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
John Levenick is a Gastroenterologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levenick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Makar isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Makar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Makar isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Makar isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CholecystitisDr. Makar isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Makar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Makar isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.