Overview
Dr. Sarwat Makkani earned her undergraduate degree at the University of California San Diego and her medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. She competed her internship and residency in internal medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. In practice since 2014, Dr. Makkani is board certified in internal medicine. She treats adult patients (18 and older) and also speaks Spanish, Urdu, Gujarati and Punjabi. Her clinical interests include primary care, weight management, obesity medicine, chronic care and women's health. Dr. Makkani believes in personalized, compassionate care that improves her patients’ overall quality of life. She likes to form partnerships with her patients and educate them about their diagnoses, conditions, tests and treatment plans. Her patients describe her as a skilled, courteous, thorough and knowledgeable physician who is a good listener and passionate about her role as a doctor. She is a member of the American Medical Association, Obesity Medicine Association, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society and Imamia Medics International, an organization dedicated to empowering disadvantaged communities worldwide by providing access to quality health care and education.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
Dr. Makkani is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
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Office
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sarwat F. Makkani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sarwat F. Makkani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sarwat F. Makkani by calling their office at 346-500-5342. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sarwat F. Makkani a top-rated expert for Sepsis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sarwat F. Makkani is classified as an Experienced expert for Sepsis, 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. Sarwat F. Makkani specialize in?
While Dr. Sarwat F. Makkani is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Sarwat F. Makkani accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarwat F. Makkani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 346-500-5342 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.
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- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- CellulitisDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic PainDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- COVID-19Dr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- NecrosisDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PeritonitisDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- PneumoniaDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- SepsisDr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Makkani isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).