Marc D. Makhani, MD

Dr Marc D Makhani is a native of Los Angeles His passion for medicine began in early adolescence when he volunteered at UCLA Medical Center
He pursued his bachelors degree at UCLA with a major in psychobiology He also volunteered at the Santa Monica UCLA Hospital as an undergraduate

Dr Makhani then went on to obtain his medical degree as a doctor of medicine MD at the University of Vermont College of Medicine He subsequently obtained a board certification in internal medicine after completing his residency at CedarsSinai Medical Center Dr Makhani then continued his medical training by pursuing a specialty in gastroenterology at Temple University Hospital in Pennsylvania before moving back to Los Angeles to begin his practice

Dr Makhani is the founder of LA Digestive Health and Wellness and centers his principles on a passion for promoting overall health and wellbeing Digestion of nutrients is essential to proper nutrition and overall wellbeing which led to his passion for his medical specialties in Gastroenterology Hepatology and Pancreaticobiliary conditions Dr Makhanis belief is that ones health is the result of a combination of an active lifestyle proper dietary habits and maintenance of digestive health

Dr Makhani has several research interests that include acid reflux in respect to a condition called Barretts esophagus colon cancer screening and prevention as well as motility disorders including irritable bowel syndrome IBS