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Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD
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Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA.

About

Dr. Samakar graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2008 and completed a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center.Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Samakar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Dr. Samakar has experience treating conditions like Obesity and Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Samakar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Samakar also speaks Spanish. Dr. Samakar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Obesity
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Obesity
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Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Coronary Syndrome
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 Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
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
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
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Colectomy
Colostomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Molina
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • GEHA
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

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 USC Verdugo Hills Hospital SNF
    1510 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 442-5914
  3. 3 Keck Hospital of USC
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  4. 4 USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
    1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  5. 5 USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 790-7100

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Loma Linda Medical Center
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    2013
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham & Womens Hosp-Harvard Medical School
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Samakar's profile.

Dr. Samakar frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity and Ventral Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kamran Samakar, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Keck Hospital of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA

  • USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA