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Dr. Samir Makani, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 50
Dr. Samir Makani, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Samir Makani, MD is a Pulmonologist in Encinitas, CA.
Dr. Samir Makani, MD
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Dr. Samir Makani, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 50
Encinitas, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Samir Makani, MD is a Pulmonologist in Encinitas, CA.

About

Dr. Samir Makani, MD is a Pulmonologist in Encinitas, CA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from PUNE UNIVERSITY / BHARATI VIDYAPEETH'S MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Makani has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Makani received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Makani also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Makani is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pleural Effusion
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pleural Effusion
Bronchoscopy
Bronchiectasis
Pneumonia
Shortness of Breath
Thoracentesis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Partial Lung Collapse
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Asthma
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Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Emphysema
Empyema
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
Wheezing
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Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Breast Cancer
Bronchiolitis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cryptococcosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Systemic Sclerosis
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tuberculosis
Valley Fever
Ventral Hernia
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management

Insurance Accepted

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  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
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    Choice Plus POS II
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    Silver 70 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
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  • Premium
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • CA CommunityCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA SmartCare HMO
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    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Scott E Musinski MD Inc.
    326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
  2. 2 Scripps Memorial Hospital-encinitas
    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
  3. 3 Venus Women's Healthcare Professionals
    2067 W Vista Way Ste 160, Vista, CA 92083
  4. 4 Andrew M Cooperman MD
    2023 W Vista Way Ste B, Vista, CA 92083

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4.5
Based on 8 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Makani was a fast friendly doctor with the brains to back it all up. So glad I got to meet him.
Irene — Jan 17, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PUNE UNIVERSITY / BHARATI VIDYAPEETH'S MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1999
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pulmonary Disease
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samir Makani, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Makani's profile.

Dr. Samir Makani, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Samir Makani, MD holds board certification in Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA