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Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD

Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School and is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital. Dr. Samakar, completed a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Samakar an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Samakar works at Practice in Los Angeles, CA with other offices in Glendale, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Samakar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Dohenny Eye Medical Group
    1450 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 442-9062
  2. 2
    Keck Hospital of Usc
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  3. 3
    Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 790-7100
  4. 4
    Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
    1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Keck Hospital of USC
  • Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Obesity
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Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biliary Drainage
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Colectomy
Colostomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1720244098
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brigham & Womens Hosp-Harvard Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Loma Linda Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Minnesota Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at San Diego
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Samakar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Samakar has seen patients for Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Samakar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Samakar. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Samakar.

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