Overview
Kamran Samakar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Samakar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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Locations
1450 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208
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. Kamran Samakar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kamran Samakar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kamran Samakar by calling their office at 323-442-9062. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kamran Samakar a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kamran Samakar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hiatal Hernia, 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. Kamran Samakar specialize in?
While Dr. Kamran Samakar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Kamran Samakar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kamran Samakar has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Kamran Samakar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kamran Samakar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kamran Samakar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-9062 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
- HerniaDr. Samakar isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Samakar isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Samakar isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Samakar isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Samakar isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Samakar isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Samakar isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Samakar isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastric BypassDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastroparesisDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- LymphedemaDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphedema.
- NecrosisDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- OmphaloceleDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Stomach CancerDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Samakar isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.