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Dr. George Makari, MD

Neurology* Age 68
Dr. George Makari, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. George Makari, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. George Makari, MD

Neurology* Age 68
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. George Makari, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. George Makari, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They graduated from Cairo University and completed a residency at Children's Hospital of Michigan (Pediatrics); Medical College of Georgia (Neurology). They currently practice at Mary Bridge Children's Neurology - Tacoma and are affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. At present, Dr. Makari received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Makari also speaks Arabic. Dr. Makari is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Mary Bridge Children's Neurology - Tacoma
    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98405
  2. 2 Dr. Donald and Beret Mott Children's Center
    402 15th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98372

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Jan 05, 2016
Excellent experience with Dr Makari. He takes the time to listen to my sons concerns on every visit.
Michelle G in Puyallup, WA — Jan 05, 2016
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. George Makari is the Director of Pediatric Neurology at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center. His Board Certifications include: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with special qualifications in Child Neurology, and Developmental Disabilities; and the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has a special interest in the diagnosis, treatment and management of epilepsy including epileptic surgery evaluation, as well as sleep disorders.

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Biography
  • Dr. George Makari, MD is a neurology specialist in Tacoma, WA. He specializes in Neurology and Pediatrics.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Neurology
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Cairo University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, Pediatric Neurology and Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Cairo University Hospitals; Wayne State University (Pediatrics)
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Children's Hospital of Michigan (Pediatrics); Medical College of Georgia (Neurology)
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1988
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. George Makari, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Makari's profile.

Dr. George Makari, MD is affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. George Makari, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, Pediatric Neurology and Sleep Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital

    401 15th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA

  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA