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Dr. Kian Makipour, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Temple University School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: colonoscopy, liver disease, hepatobiliary disorders, and more.

2280 Opitz Boulevard Suite 200
Woodbridge, VA 22191

(703) 580-7433

Dr. Kian Makipour, MD is a gastroenterologist in Woodbridge, VA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Kian Makipour, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health and HOUSHANG MAKIPOUR, MD PC.

Office Locations

Address:

2280 Opitz Boulevard Suite 200
Woodbridge, VA 22191

Some issues Dr. Kian Makipour, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	96
gastrointestinal procedures	92
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
minimally invasive procedures	91
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	227
gastrointestinal procedures	98
hospital care	613
inpatient care	613
minimally invasive procedures	97
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	65

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	81
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	40
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	260
gastrointestinal procedures	116
hospital care	651
inpatient care	651
minimally invasive procedures	115
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	71

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	150
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	84
Less than 65	112

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	143
doctor visit	396
gastrointestinal procedures	171
hospital care	429
inpatient care	429
minimally invasive procedures	170
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	143

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	81
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	43
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	383
gastrointestinal procedures	253
hospital care	1323
inpatient care	1323
minimally invasive procedures	252
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	183

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	149
Hispanic	37
Asian	20
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	73
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	52
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	127
doctor visit	444
gastrointestinal procedures	174
hospital care	684
inpatient care	684
minimally invasive procedures	186
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	127

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	103
Hispanic	38
Asian	12
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	69
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	48
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	357
gastrointestinal procedures	167
hospital care	225
inpatient care	225
minimally invasive procedures	166
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	142

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	67
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	28
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	132
doctor visit	375
gastrointestinal procedures	156
hospital care	296
inpatient care	296
minimally invasive procedures	155
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	132

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	69
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	37
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kian Makipour, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kian Makipour, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Woodbridge, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

balloon dilation	10
diagnostic procedures	137
doctor visit	361
esophageal dilation	10
gastrointestinal procedures	187
hospital care	548
inpatient care	548
minimally invasive procedures	188
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kian Makipour, MD.

**Gender**
Female	164
Male	130

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	74
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	177
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	39
75 to 84	84
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	120

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kian Makipour, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kian Makipour, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Kian Makipour, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Temple University Hospital (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kian Makipour, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

HOUSHANG MAKIPOUR, MD PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kian Makipour, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$242 Humira $150	Creon $52	Mavyret $23	$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$225 Solesta $129	XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $76	Relistor $20
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$184 ENTYVIO $125	MOTEGRITY $42	AMITIZA $17
Olympus America Inc.	$147 OER Pro Accessories $147
Boston Scientific Corporation	$145 GENERAL BIOPSY $139	GENERAL ENDOCHOICE $6
Other	$1,069 REMICADE $107	XELJANZ $104	VICTRELIS $100	Injectafer $98	Cimzia $88	Other $572

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,782
Consulting Fee	$123
Gift	$72
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$35

Biography

Dr. Kian Makipour, who practices in Woodbridge, VA, is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. Clinical interests for Dr. Makipour include hepatitis, colon cancer, and colonoscopy. He is affiliated with Sentara Health. He is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine and Eastern Virginia Medical School. His training includes a residency program at Temple University Hospital.