Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
2404 E River Rd Ste 100 Bldg 2, 
Tucson, AZ 

Overview

George Makdisi is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona.

Dr. Makdisi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Dr. Makdisi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Makdisi is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Damascus University Faculty Of Medicine

Residency

New York Presbyterian - Brooklyn Methodist Hospita

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in KY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Tucson Medical Center
Benson Hospital
Northwest Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Pima Heart Vascular
2404 E River Rd Ste 100 Bldg 2, Tucson, AZ 85718
Other Locations
Pima Heart Vascular
2404 E River Rd Ste 100 Bldg 2, Tucson, AZ 85718

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 Makdisi

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You can book an appointment with Dr. George Makdisi by calling their office at 520-696-4750. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. George Makdisi a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George Makdisi is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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 Makdisi specialize in?

While Dr. George Makdisi is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Cardiac Tamponade, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. George Makdisi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. George Makdisi has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. George Makdisi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. George Makdisi accept my insurance?

Dr. George Makdisi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 520-696-4750 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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