Overview
Raj Makkar, MD is a world-renowned leading expert in interventional cardiology and is one of the most widely cited researchers on the management of valvular heart disease. He has performed the greatest number of transcatheter valve implantation (TAVI) procedures in the world and has led the field in advancing the procedure to ensure the best outcomes for patients. In 2020, he performed the most transcatheter mitral valve repair procedures with the MitraClip system in the United States and is the national principal investigator for mitral valve replacement research studies. He has authored over 500 manuscripts, abstracts and book chapters in peer-reviewed literature including practice-changing contributions in the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet. He has lectured extensively around the world and regularly performs live case transmissions for major international conferences to demonstrate cutting-edge interventional cardiology techniques to a world-wide audience. His research interests focus on novel transcatheter therapies to treat structural heart disease, with a focus on studies that directly demonstrate improvements in patient outcomes. Since 2010, he has been the Stephen R. Corday Chair in Interventional Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai and has led the clinical program and trained over 50 fellows both from within the United States and internationally.Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise
Cardiologist (Heart Specialist)
Education & Training
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Fellowship)
Wayne State University Hospital (Internship)
Harper University Hospital (Residency)
Doctorate - Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College
Medical Conditions Treated
conditions treated by a Cardiologist (Heart Specialist), like Dr. Rajendra Makkar, may include:
Arrhythmia, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Carotid Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Endocarditis, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Myocarditis, Pericarditis, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia and Pulmonary Embolism
Please contact Dr. Makkar's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Medical Procedures Performed
procedures performed by a Cardiologist (Heart Specialist), like Dr. Rajendra Makkar, may include:
Cardiology Consultation, Cardiovascular Screening Visit, Carotid Doppler, Echocardiogram, ECG / EKG, Holter Monitor, Nuclear Stress Test, Treadmill Stress Test, Cholesterol / Lipids Checkup, Stent Consultation, Coronary Angiography, Bypass Surgery Consultation - CABG, Minimally Invasive Bypass Consultation - OPCAB, Heart Valve Surgery Consultation, Heart Malformation Surgery Consultation, Chest Wall Surgery Consultation, Diaphragm Surgery Consultation, Heart Transplant Consultation, Heart Strengthening / Recovery, Cardiology Follow Up, Stent Follow Up, Bypass Surgery Follow Up - CABG, Minimally Invasive Bypass Follow Up - OPCAB, Heart Valve Surgery Follow Up, Heart Malformation Surgery Follow Up, Heart Transplant Follow Up, Thoracic Surgery, Chest Wall Surgery Follow Up, Right Heart Catheterization, Diaphragm Surgery Follow Up, Anticoagulation Management, Fetal Heart Monitoring, Arterial Doppler, Heart Failure / Transplant Consultation, Heart Failure / Transplant Follow Up, Heart Transplant, Lung Surgery Follow Up, Pediatric Heart Transplant Consultation, Pediatric Heart Transplant Follow Up, Cardiac Biopsy, Cardiac MRI, Cardiac PET Scan, Cardiology Emergency, Heart Health Consultation, Cardiothoracic Surgery Consultation, Cardiac Testing, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Esophagectomy, Esophageal Surgery Consultation, Congenital Heart Disease Screening Visit, Exercise Stress Test, Bicuspid Aortic Valve Repair, Ventricle Repair, Tricuspid Atresia Repair, Ventricular Septal Defect Repair, Congenital Cardiac Surgery Follow Up, Congenital Cardiac Surgery Consultation, Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair, Aortic Stenosis Repair, Aortopulmonary Window Repair, Marfan Syndrome Repair, Balloon Septostomy, Cardiac Cath Pre-Procedure, Mitral Regurgitation Evaluation, Left Atrian Appendage Closure, Congenital Heart Defect Correction, Thoracic Anesthesia, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Cardiac Pre-Surgery Clearance, Cavitation, Mediastinoscopy, Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy, Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement, Mitral Valve Repair / Replacement, Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography, Port-A-Cath Insertion and Removal, Nissen Fundoplication, Robotic Thoracic Surgery, PTCA Follow Up, Cardiac Catheterization Second Opinion, Cardiology Second Opinion, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Tricuspid Valve Repair / Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Surgery, Pericardiocentesis, Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) and Cardiovascular Surgery Consultation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Makkar's office.
Insurances
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Locations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rajendra Makkar accepting new patients?
Yes, Rajendra Makkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Rajendra Makkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Makkar's office at (310) 423-3277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
Does Rajendra Makkar offer telehealth appointments?
Please contact Dr. Makkar's office at (310) 423-3277 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which language(s) does Rajendra Makkar speak?
Rajendra Makkar speaks English.
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