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Dr. Rajendra Makkar, MD

Cardiology* Age 60
Dr. Rajendra Makkar, MD
4.8 (38 Ratings)

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Dr. Rajendra Makkar, MD

Cardiology* Age 60
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Rajendra Makkar, MD works in Los Angeles, CA as a Cardiology Specialist and has 31 years experience.

They graduated from Wayne State University in 1993. Dr. Makkar has has worked on more claims relating to Heart Disease, Lipid Disorders and Hyperlipidemia than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Makkar has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 38 times. They are affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Makkar also speaks Hindi. Dr. Makkar practices at Smidt Heart Institute in Los Angeles, CA.

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    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Smidt Heart Institute
    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
  2. 2 Interventional Cardiology at Smidt Heart Institute
    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048

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4.8
Based on 38 Reviews
5 Stars (33)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Jun 22, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Cardiology
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Education

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  • Wayne State University
    1993
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Dr. Rajendra Makkar, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Makkar accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Makkar's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Makkar accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Makkar accepts here.

Dr. Makkar frequently sees patients for Heart Disease, Lipid Disorders and Hyperlipidemia.

Yes, Dr. Makkar speaks Hindi. See Dr. Makkar's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Makkar has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 38 times.

Dr. Makkar has been practicing as a Cardiology Specialist for 31 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

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  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

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