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Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan, MD

Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan, MD is an advanced heart failure & transplant cardiologist in Milwaukee, WI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kerala Medical College in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Froedtert Hospital and Froedtert West Bend Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 5 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Heart and Vascular Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

8900 W Doyne Ave Milwaukee, WI 53226
Telehealth available

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(414) 805-6400

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Vijayakrishnan specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Vijayakrishnan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vijayakrishnan

5.0

9 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
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  • Explained conditions well
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Jan 19, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Nov 22, 2024
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Nov 19, 2024
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Aug 06, 2024
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Jul 11, 2024
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Oct 26, 2023
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Oct 24, 2023
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Oct 13, 2023
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Vijayakrishnan is a board-certified advanced heart failure cardiologist, and serves as Medical Director of the Froedtert & MCW Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Program.

biography

Dr. Vijayakrishnan is a board-certified advanced heart failure cardiologist, and serves as Medical Director of the Froedtert & MCW Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Program.

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

  • Cardiology

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  • Kerala Medical College

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Heart and Vascular Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

Heart and Vascular Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital8900 W Doyne Ave Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Pleasant Valley Health Center

Pleasant Valley Health Center3200 Pleasant Valley Rd West Bend, WI 53095
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Froedtert Hospital

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave
    Milwaukee, WI 53226
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah

    130 2nd St
    Neenah, WI 54956
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Froedtert West Bend Hospital

    3200 Pleasant Valley Rd
    West Bend, WI 53095
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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