Marty Makary

American surgeon and professor

Marty Makary

Name	Marty Makary
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Marty Makary is an American surgeon, professor, and author. He is a professor of surgery and health policy at Johns Hopkins University and is known for his work in public health, healthcare transparency, and patient safety.

Early Life and Education

Marty Makary was born in Liverpool, England, and later moved to the United States. He completed his undergraduate studies at Bucknell University and earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He also holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Career

Makary is a professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a professor of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is also a frequent medical commentator on various media platforms.

Research and Contributions

Makary's research focuses on healthcare transparency, surgical outcomes, and patient safety. He has published numerous articles in leading medical journals and has been a vocal advocate for healthcare reform.

Books

Makary is the author of several books, including:

• Unaccountable: What Hospitals Won't Tell You and How Transparency Can Revolutionize Health Care
• The Price We Pay: What Broke American Health Care—and How to Fix It

Awards and Recognition

Makary has received several awards for his contributions to medicine and public health, including recognition from the American College of Surgeons and the National Academy of Medicine.

Personal Life

Makary resides in Baltimore, Maryland, with his family.

See Also

• Johns Hopkins University
• Public health
• Patient safety
• Healthcare reform