Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
2888 Long Beach Blvd, 
Long Beach, CA 

Overview

Marc Sakwa is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 46 years.

Dr. Sakwa is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Myxoma, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Sakwa is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons , 1976 - 1980, 1980

Residency

Bigham & Women's Hospital , General Surgery , 1985 - 1987

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

NYU Langone Medical Center , 1985 - 1987

Hospital Affiliations

Memorialcare Long Beach 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
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
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • 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

Memorialcare Medical Foundation
2888 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806
Other Locations
Memorial Care Medical Foundation
3828 Schaufele Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808

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. Marc P. Sakwa

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marc P. Sakwa?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Marc P. Sakwa by calling their office at 657-241-9052. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Marc P. Sakwa a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marc P. Sakwa is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Valve Replacement, 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. Marc P. Sakwa specialize in?

While Dr. Marc P. Sakwa is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Marc P. Sakwa participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Marc P. Sakwa has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Marc P. Sakwa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Marc P. Sakwa accept my insurance?

Dr. Marc P. Sakwa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 657-241-9052 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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