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Dr. Marc Sakwa, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
4.3 (18)
Map Pin Small Long Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Marc Sakwa, MD

Dr. Marc Sakwa, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Long Beach, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 43 years of experience. They graduated from Columbia U, College of Phys/Surg and is affiliated with Saddleback Medical Center, Orange Coast Medical Center, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital - Long Beach.

Dr. Sakwa works at MCMG - LB - Long Beach Blvd - Ste 165 in Long Beach, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Sakwa's Office Locations

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    MCMG - LB - Long Beach Blvd - Ste 165
    2888 Long Beach Blvd Ste 165, Long Beach, CA 90806 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (657) 241-9052

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  • Saddleback Medical Center
  • Orange Coast Medical Center
  • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
  • Miller Children's & Women's Hospital - Long Beach

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    About Dr. Marc Sakwa, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1750363552
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • New York U Hosp
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    Internship
    • Brigham and Womens Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia U, College of Phys/Surg
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    Dr. Sakwa works at MCMG - LB - Long Beach Blvd - Ste 165 in Long Beach, CA. View the full address on Dr. Sakwa’s profile.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Sakwa. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sakwa.

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