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Dr. Samir Makani, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 51
Dr. Samir Makani, MD
4.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Samir Makani, MD is a Pulmonologist in Encinitas, CA.
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Dr. Samir Makani, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 51
Encinitas, CA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Samir Makani, MD is a Pulmonologist in Encinitas, CA.

About

Dr. Makani graduated from PUNE UNIVERSITY / BHARATI VIDYAPEETH'S MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Samir Makani, MD is a Pulmonologist in Encinitas, CA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Makani currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Makani has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Makani received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Makani's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Makani also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Makani is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Scott E Musinski MD Inc.
    326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 230-8994
  2. 2 Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas
    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-6501
  3. 3 Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas
    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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  4. 4 Venus Women's Healthcare Professionals
    2067 W Vista Way Ste 160, Vista, CA 92083
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  5. 5 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-5840
  6. 6 Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 552-8585
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  7. 7 Andrew M Cooperman MD
    2023 W Vista Way Ste B, Vista, CA 92083
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 726-5800

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Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Makani was a fast friendly doctor with the brains to back it all up. So glad I got to meet him.
Irene — Jan 17, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
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Education

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Medical Education
  • PUNE UNIVERSITY / BHARATI VIDYAPEETH'S MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1999
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  • Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samir Makani, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Makani's profile.

Dr. Samir Makani, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Samir Makani, MD holds board certification in Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA