Dr. George M. Makkar
Overview
George Makkar is a General Surgeon in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Makkar has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Varicose Veins, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
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- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
16917 Enadia Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406
23911 Calgrove Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
43807 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George M. Makkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George M. Makkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George M. Makkar by calling their office at 818-401-1010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George M. Makkar a top-rated expert for Gangrene?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George M. Makkar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gangrene, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. George M. Makkar specialize in?
While Dr. George M. Makkar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gangrene, Varicose Veins, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. George M. Makkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George M. Makkar has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gangrene. You can view a list of Dr. George M. Makkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George M. Makkar accept my insurance?
Dr. George M. Makkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-401-1010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- GangreneDr. Makkar isDistinguished. Learn about Gangrene.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Makkar isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Makkar isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Makkar isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Makkar isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Makkar isAdvanced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic DissectionDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- CellulitisDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Makkar isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.