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Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR.
Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Salem, OR
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR.

About Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD

Dr. Em graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University of California, Irvine. Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Salem, OR and has 30 years experience. Dr. Em currently practices at Salem Gastroenterology Consultants PC and is affiliated with Salem Hospital and Salem Health West Valley Hospital. Dr. Em has experience treating conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Crohn's Disease and Gastric Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Em's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Em also speaks Khmer and Spanish. Dr. Em is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Crohn's Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Crohn's Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Diarrhea
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Ulcerative Colitis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Ascites
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Gastroptosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Esophageal Varices
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dysphagia
Hepatitis C
Colorectal Polyp
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abdominal Pain
Colonoscopy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy
Gastritis
Rectal Prolapse
Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Chronic Gastritis
Reflux Esophagitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Proctoptosis
Pancreatitis
Anemia
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Unexplained Weight Loss
Heartburn
Gallstones
Barrett's Esophagus
Constipation
Hypokalemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cluster Headache
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Allergy
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nasopharyngitis
Neurogenic Bladder
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Overweight
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Connexus PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
  • Preferred - OR
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Individual and Family Network
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • Heritage Signature

Where Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Salem Gastroenterology Consultants PC
    875 Oak St SE Ste 3010, Salem, OR 97301
  2. 2 Office
    4747 Skyline Rd S, Salem, OR 97306
  3. 3 Pacific Pathology Associates Inc
    665 Winter St SE, Salem, OR 97301

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Jan 23, 2026
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Meet Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD

Languages Spoken
Khmer
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Em's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Em's profile.

Dr. Em frequently treats the following conditions: Anal or Rectal Pain, Crohn's Disease and Gastric Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD is affiliated with Salem Hospital and Salem Health West Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • University of California, Irvine
    2000
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    2003
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Makkalearn Em, MD Practices

  • Salem Hospital

    890 Oak St SE, Salem, OR

  • Salem Health West Valley Hospital

    525 SE Washington St, Dallas, OR

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