Dr. Rajendra Makkar, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 61
Cardiology*
Dr. Rajendra Makkar, MD is a cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA. He specializes in Cardiology.
Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600 Los Angeles, CA 90048Hospital Highlight
Dr. Makkar is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center West Hollywood, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
Dr. Makkar is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Makkar specializes in the areas of Interventional Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Makkar's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Makkar
4.8
| 5 Star | 88% | 88% |
| 4 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 Star | 1% | 1% |
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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...read morebiography
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...read moreCardiology
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Wayne State University
Medical School
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Smidt Heart Institute
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 37
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
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