Summary

Dr. Ahmet Gurakar specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and liver conditions. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty and completed his residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. With over four decades of medical experience since beginning his practice, Dr. Gurakar brings extensive expertise to patient care. He is fluent in both Turkish and English.

Dr. Gurakar practices at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and sees patients in Baltimore, Maryland. He treats patients with cirrhosis, high blood pressure, and esophageal varices. His procedural expertise includes performing chemistry panels, kidney function tests, and blood clotting studies. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 43 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Turkish, English
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center

601 North Caroline Street Floor 4Baltimore, MD 21287

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
43 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Turkish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Baltimore , MDBaltimore , MDTempe , AZBALTIMORE , MD
Med School: Istanbul Universitesi Cerrahpasa Tip Fakultesi Med School: Wilmington University Med School: University of Cincinnati Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ahmet Omur Gurakar

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Maryland Physicians Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Partners
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Ahmet Omur Gurakar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ahmet Omur Gurakar has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hepatology
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Ahmet Omur Gurakar holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Istanbul Universitesi Cerrahpasa Tip Fakultesi in 1983.

NPI Number

Ahmet Omur Gurakar's NPI number is 1154330363.

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Ahmet Omur Gurakar is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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Ahmet Omur Gurakar's office is located at 601 North Caroline Street Floor 4, Baltimore, MD, 21287.
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