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Dr. George Makari, MD

Pediatric Neurology
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Overview of Dr. George Makari, MD

Dr. George Makari, MD is a Pediatric 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 TRA Medical Imaging in Tacoma, WA with other offices in Puyallup, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Seizure Disorders and Epilepsy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
    Multicare Health System
    315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 403-1000
  2. 2
    Mary Bridge Children's Neurology - Tacoma
    1112 6th Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 792-6630
  3. 3
    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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    About Dr. George Makari, MD

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

    Fellowship
    • Med College Of Georgia
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Children's Hospital of Michigan (Pediatrics); Medical College of Georgia (Neurology)
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cairo University Hospitals; Wayne State University (Pediatrics)
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Cairo University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, Pediatric Neurology and Sleep Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Makari has seen patients for Seizure Disorders and Epilepsy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Makari on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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