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Dr. Erina Kansakar, MD

General Surgery*
3.9 (7)
Map Pin Small Burien, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Erina Kansakar, MD

Dr. Erina Kansakar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Burien, WA. They graduated from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal and is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital. Dr. Kansakar, completed a residency at Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI. Patients rated Dr. Kansakar an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Kansakar works at Franciscan Oncology Associates - Burien in Burien, WA with other offices in Seattle, WA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Kansakar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Franciscan Surgical Associates - Burien
    16233 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 110, Burien, WA 98166 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859
  2. 2
    Franciscan Surgical Associates - West Seattle
    4550 Fauntleroy Way SW Ste 200, Seattle, WA 98126 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859

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    About Dr. Erina Kansakar, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1962628198
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
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    Residency
    • Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, MI
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • St. Clare Hospital

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