Patient Rating
4.7out of 5
85 Ratings
14 Comments

Kamran Samakar, MD

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Endobariatrics, Foregut Surgery, Esophageal and Foregut Disorders
Accepting New Patients

Locations

Photo of Los Angeles - General Surgery
place
1450 San Pablo St. HC4 - Suite 6200 HC4 - Suite 6200, Los Angeles, CA 90033
phone
schedule

Monday - Friday

7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Photo of Glendale - Surgery
place
1808 Verdugo Blvd. Suite 404 Suite 404, Glendale, CA 91208
phone

Provider Details

Languages Spoken
Spanish, English
Gender
Male
About Kamran Samakar, MD

Kamran Samakar, MD, MA, FACS, FASMBS, is a board certified general surgeon in the Division of Upper GI and General Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Dr. Samakar completed medical school at the University of Minnesota and then went on to complete residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center where he was awarded the Chief Resident of the Year Award. He completed his fellowship training at Harvard Medical School in Advanced Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr Samakar also holds an advanced degree in Bioethics and Health Law.

Dr. Samakar's practice includes full spectrum general surgery with an emphasis on bariatric surgery. His clinical interests include obesity, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and hernias. He is actively involved in academic medicine, research, and teaching.

Philosophy of care: Treat every patient as though they are a family member or friend, do my best every time, and always put the patient first.

Experience

Specialties
  • General Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Endobariatrics
  • Foregut Surgery
  • Esophageal and Foregut Disorders
Areas of Focus

Bariatric and Weight-Loss Surgery

Foregut

GERD

Abdominal Wall Hernias

General Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Gastric Cancer

Academic Title
Director, Bariatric Surgery Program

Insurances Accepted

Note: Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.

Benefits among health plans and employers vary. Please contact your health plan to verify benefits and network providers for specific products. It is important to note that not all of our providers participate in all of a health plan's products or networks.

  • Aetna
  • Watchtower
  • Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Health Net Covered California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • Interplan
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • CIGNA
  • Kern Health Systems
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Marian Health Services
  • MultiPlan
  • First Health
  • NEXT
  • Pacificare
  • GEHA
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
  • Take Care (GUAM)
  • Brand New Day
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • United Healthcare
  • USC Network

Ratings and Reviews

Patient Rating
4.7out of 5
85 Ratings
14 Comments
  • Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time
4.7out of 5(85 Ratings, 14 Comments)
Jan 16, 2025

I recommend Keck USC to many friends and acquaintances without reservation


Dec 12, 2024

Everyone was wonderful. Very nice and helpful. Scheduling was easy and I felt at ease about the process. The nurse was attentive and understood everything I told her, she was great. Dr. Samakar was excellent. He understood everything and looked at all my medical records and made me feel like I would be in good hands for the surgery, he brought up everything that I was concerned about for the surgery and post op before I had a chance to ask. Everyone was terrific so far, I hope the rest goes as smooth. USC, I thank you.


Nov 4, 2024

I am pleased with the overall visit.


Nov 4, 2024

AMAZING INFORMATIVE AND CARING


Sep 26, 2024

I am very happy with my care from Dr. Samakar


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