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Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD
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Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD
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Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD

General Surgery* Age 45
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has 16 years experience. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2008 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital. Dr. Samakar has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Samakar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Samakar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Obesity
Gallstones
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Obesity
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Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biliary Drainage
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Colectomy
Colostomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Dohenny Eye Medical Group
    1450 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  2. 2 Keck Hospital of Usc
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  3. 3 Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208
  4. 4 Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
    1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Loma Linda Medical Center
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham & Womens Hosp-Harvard Medical School
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Samakar's profile.

Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA

  • Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital

    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA