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Dr. Alex Makalinao, MD

Hematology*
4.8 (4)
Map Pin Small Las Vegas, NV
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alex Makalinao, MD

Dr. Alex Makalinao, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Las Vegas, NV. They specialize in Hematology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from University Of The Philippines Manila, College Of Medicine and is affiliated with Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus. Patients rated Dr. Makalinao an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Makalinao works at OptumCare Cancer Center in Las Vegas, NV with other offices in El Segundo, CA and Torrance, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Polycythemia Rubra Vera, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Myeloproliferative Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Makalinao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Optumcare Cancer Care-w Charleston
    2300 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 649-7222
  2. 2
    California Hematology Oncology Medical Group
    390 N Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 1020, El Segundo, CA 90245 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 649-7222
  3. 3
    California Hematlgy Onc Med Grp
    3440 Lomita Blvd Ste 250, Torrance, CA 90505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 530-9763

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus

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Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Esophageal Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Amyloidosis
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chordoma
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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder Cancer
Gum Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neutropenia
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Systemic Amyloidosis
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
Plasmapheresis
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    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1598790602
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Calif Irvine
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Mercy Hospital|SUNY Mercy Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of The Philippines Manila, College Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology and Medical Oncology
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    Dr. Alex Makalinao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Makalinao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Makalinao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Makalinao has seen patients for Polycythemia Rubra Vera, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Myeloproliferative Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Makalinao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Makalinao. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Makalinao.

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