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Dr. George Makari, MD

Neurology*
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. George Makari, MD

Dr. George Makari, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They graduated from Cairo University and is affiliated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital and MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Dr. Makari, completed a residency at Children's Hospital of Michigan (Pediatrics); Medical College of Georgia (Neurology). Patients rated Dr. Makari an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Makari works at Mary Bridge Children's Neurology - Tacoma in Tacoma, WA with other offices in Puyallup, 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.

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Dr. Makari's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mary Bridge Children's Neurology - Tacoma
    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 792-6630
  2. 2
    Dr. Donald and Beret Mott Children's Center
    402 15th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98372 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 792-6630

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  • MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
  • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1154338986
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
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    Residency
    • Children's Hospital of Michigan (Pediatrics); Medical College of Georgia (Neurology)
    Residency
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    • Cairo University Hospitals; Wayne State University (Pediatrics)
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    Medical Education
    • Cairo University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, Pediatric Neurology and Sleep Medicine
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