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Dr. Samir Makani, MD

Critical Care Medicine · Male · Age 45

Dr. Samir Makani, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in San Diego, CA. He specializes in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease.

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(858) 657-7000

UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest

4168 Front St

San Diego, CA 92103

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(858) 657-7000

Dr. Makani accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California: Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO; Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
Blue Shield of California: Access Plus Savenet; Local Access Plus HMO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan: PHCS Network PPO

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No malpractice claims found for California

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Dr. Makani's conditions and procedures:

Abscess
Acidosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Alkalosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Asbestosis
Asthma
Autoimmune Diseases
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchoscopy
Bronchospasm
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
Cryptococcosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Emphysema
Empyema
Eosinophilic Asthma
Fungal Infections
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
Lung Nodule
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Management
Sarcoidosis
Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracentesis
Thrombosis
Tuberculosis
Valley Fever
Vascular Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing

About Me

Biography

"Named a “Top Doc" in San Diego Magazine’s “Physicians of Exceptional Excellence" annual survey performed in collaboration with the San Diego County Medical Society 2012, 2013 and 2014. Dr. Makani's specialties include Interventional Pulmonology, Complex Central Airways Disease, Lung Cancer, Thoracic Oncology, and Pleural Diseases. "

Specialties

Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease

Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease

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Awards

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Dr. Makani is amazing! My husband was referred to him by his pulmonologist and he was able to see him quickly, had clearly done his homework before the appointment, answered every question we had, and patiently explained what he knew - and what he did not know. What I love most is that he is...Read More

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Diana in Bonsall – Jan 03, 2019

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I cannot recommend Dr. Samir Makane enough. Suggested by my pulmonary doctor, Asha Devereau, that I meet with him and schedule a Flexible Bronchoscopy. His staff was very sensitive to my needs, and Dr. Makani made a point of explaining what was envolved and why it was necessary. And during the...Read More

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Carla M. Manson in Coronado, CA – Dec 30, 2016

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