Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. George M. Makkar

General Surgery
16917 Enadia Way, 
Van Nuys, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
5
conditions
16917 Enadia Way, 
Van Nuys, CA 

Overview

George Makkar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Van Nuys, California.

Dr. Makkar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Varicose Veins, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Idiopathic Edema.

Dr. Makkar is board certified in Surgery Vascular Surgery, Surgery General Surgery, and American Board Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Makkar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

Surgery Vascular Surgery
Surgery General Surgery
American Board Surgery

Fellowships

University of Maryland Medical School , Vascular Surgery , 2016 - 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Antelope Valley Hospital
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr

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
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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

Valley Vascular Associates
16917 Enadia Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Other Locations
Valley Vascular Associates Inc.
23911 Calgrove Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Valley Vascular Associates Inc.
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.

3 Total Publications

Murine Aortic Crush Injury: An Efficient In Vivo Model of Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Endothelial Function.
Murine Aortic Crush Injury: An Efficient In Vivo Model of Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation and Endothelial Function.
Journal: Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE
Published: June 28, 2017
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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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). 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.

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