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Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Janet Wei, MD, FACC
Janet Wei, MD, FACC

Accepting New Patients

Janet Wei, MD, FACC

IM Cardiology

Accepting New Patients

Smidt Heart Institute

127 S. San Vicente Blvd., Pavilion, Suite A3600

Los Angeles, CA

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310-423-9680

Fax: 310-423-9681

1-800-233-2771

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4.9

165 Ratings
53 Reviews
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4.9

165 Ratings
53 Reviews

Smidt Heart Institute

127 S. San Vicente Blvd., Pavilion, Suite A3600

Los Angeles, CA

From You

Scheduling

In person visits

310-423-9680

Fax: 310-423-9681

1-800-233-2771

Schedule a Callback
  • About Provider
  • Locations1
  • Experience
  • Insurances
  • Reviews53

Languages

  • English,
  • Chinese (Mandarin),

Gender

Female

Experience

16 Years

Locations

Smidt Heart Institute

34.074653 -118.378972
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Smidt Heart Institute

127 S. San Vicente Blvd., Pavilion, Suite A3600

Los Angeles, CA

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310-423-2726

Monday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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When you arrive

  • Pavilion is located at 127 S. San Vicente Boulevard between 3rd Street and Gracie Allen Drive. Valet parking and self-parking are available in the Pavilion Parking lot, located on Sherbourne Drive between West 3rd Street and Gracie Allen Drive. Park in the Gold Zone (Levels B2 and B3) and take the Gold Parking elevators to the Plaza Level. Follow the signs for the Pavilion elevators, and take the elevator up to your destination. For parking rates and hours of operation, please visit cedars-sinai.org/parking. Take a photo of your parking spot location to help find your parked car.
310-423-2726

Monday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
When you arrive
  • Pavilion is located at 127 S. San Vicente Boulevard between 3rd Street and Gracie Allen Drive. Valet parking and self-parking are available in the Pavilion Parking lot, located on Sherbourne Drive between West 3rd Street and Gracie Allen Drive. Park in the Gold Zone (Levels B2 and B3) and take the Gold Parking elevators to the Plaza Level. Follow the signs for the Pavilion elevators, and take the elevator up to your destination. For parking rates and hours of operation, please visit cedars-sinai.org/parking. Take a photo of your parking spot location to help find your parked car.

Experience

Specialties

Area in which a healthcare provider is highly trained and often board certified.

1

  • IM Cardiology
  • IM Cardiology

Programs

Cedars-Sinai clinical programs this provider is part of:

4

  • General & Preventive Cardiology
  • Preventive and Consultative Heart Center
  • Smidt Heart Institute
  • Women's Heart Center
  • General & Preventive Cardiology
  • Preventive and Consultative Heart Center
  • Smidt Heart Institute
  • Women's Heart Center

Research Areas

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Titles

  • Assistant Medical Director, Biomedical Imaging Research Institute
  • Co-Director, Stress Echocardiography Lab

Education & Training

  • Cedars-Sinai

    Fellowship - Completed 2015

  • Cedars-Sinai

    Fellowship - Completed 2013

  • Cedars-Sinai

    Residency - Completed 2010

  • Northwestern University Medical School

    Medical School - Completed 2007

Achievements

  • 2

    Board Certifications

  • 3

    Awards and Honors

Board Certifications

  • IM/Cardiology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

  • General Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • American College of Cardiology Emerging Faculty
  • American Heart Association Women in Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence
  • Eliot Corday, MD Outstanding Fellow of the Year Award

Publications

  • Wei J, Mehta P, Johnson DB, Samuels B, Kar S, Anderson RD, Azarbal B, Petersen J, Sharaf B, Handberg E, Shufelt C, Sopko G, Lerman A, Shaw L, Kelsey S, Pepine CJ, Bairey Merz CN. Safety of Coronary Reactivity Testing in Women with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Results From the NHLBI-Sponsored WISE (Women’s Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation) Study. JACC Interventions. 2012; 5:646-653. PMCID: PMC3417766.
  • Wei J, Bakir M, Darounian N, Li Q, Landes S, Mehta PK, Shufelt C, Handberg E, Kelsey SF, Sopko G, Pepine CJ, Petersen J, Berman DS, Thomson LE, Bairey Merz CN. Myocardial Scar is Prevalent and Associated with Subclinical Myocardial Dysfunction in Women with Suspected Ischemia but no Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: From the Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation - Coronary Vascular Dysfunction Study. Circulation 2018 Feb 20;137(8):874-876. PMID 29459474.
  • Wei J, Cheng S, Merz CNB. Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Causing Cardiac Ischemia in Women. JAMA. 2019 Nov 18. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.15736. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31738820.
  • Quesada O, Hermel M, Suppogu N, Aldiwani H, Shufelt C, Mehta PK, Cook-Wiens G, Maughan J, Berman DS, Thomson LEJ, Handberg EM, Pepine CJ, Bairey Merz CN, Wei J. Temporal Trends in Angina, Myocardial Perfusion, and Left Ventricular Remodeling in Women With No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease Over 1-Year Follow-Up: Results From WISE-CVD. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020 Jul 7;9(13):e016305. PMID: 32578481.

Board Certifications

  • IM/Cardiology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

  • General Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • American College of Cardiology Emerging Faculty
  • American Heart Association Women in Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence
  • Eliot Corday, MD Outstanding Fellow of the Year Award

Publications

  • Wei J, Mehta P, Johnson DB, Samuels B, Kar S, Anderson RD, Azarbal B, Petersen J, Sharaf B, Handberg E, Shufelt C, Sopko G, Lerman A, Shaw L, Kelsey S, Pepine CJ, Bairey Merz CN. Safety of Coronary Reactivity Testing in Women with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Results From the NHLBI-Sponsored WISE (Women’s Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation) Study. JACC Interventions. 2012; 5:646-653. PMCID: PMC3417766.
  • Wei J, Bakir M, Darounian N, Li Q, Landes S, Mehta PK, Shufelt C, Handberg E, Kelsey SF, Sopko G, Pepine CJ, Petersen J, Berman DS, Thomson LE, Bairey Merz CN. Myocardial Scar is Prevalent and Associated with Subclinical Myocardial Dysfunction in Women with Suspected Ischemia but no Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: From the Women's Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation - Coronary Vascular Dysfunction Study. Circulation 2018 Feb 20;137(8):874-876. PMID 29459474.
  • Wei J, Cheng S, Merz CNB. Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Causing Cardiac Ischemia in Women. JAMA. 2019 Nov 18. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.15736. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 31738820.
  • Quesada O, Hermel M, Suppogu N, Aldiwani H, Shufelt C, Mehta PK, Cook-Wiens G, Maughan J, Berman DS, Thomson LEJ, Handberg EM, Pepine CJ, Bairey Merz CN, Wei J. Temporal Trends in Angina, Myocardial Perfusion, and Left Ventricular Remodeling in Women With No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease Over 1-Year Follow-Up: Results From WISE-CVD. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020 Jul 7;9(13):e016305. PMID: 32578481.
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Insurances

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Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9
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165 Total Ratings

53 Reviews

What Patients Are Saying

  • 5.0

    Dr. Janet Wei is an exceptional person and cardiologist. That says it all.

    Reviewed Nov 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Love Dr Wei

    Reviewed Nov 7, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Janet Wei was, as usual, terrific! Her fellow, whose name I think was Yasmine, was excellent, also. Goldameir was the best!

    Reviewed Nov 7, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    De Wei was excellent and made me feel I was getting the best care. She explained everything in detail and listened to my concerns

    Reviewed Oct 27, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Wonderful, Super Nice!Dr. Janet Wei

    Reviewed Oct 24, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Wei is amazing. She diagnosed me with HFPeF and was concerned about my on-going shortness of breath. She conducted numerous tests to see what was wrong and referred me to wonderful specialists. I am in 2 womens studies at Cedars because of her. She is extremely smart and really cares.

    Reviewed Oct 9, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I have 3 other specialists. None have had positive suggestions. I have felt like I have a mystery condition that I will have to learn to live with. This visit was a welcome optimistic view point

    Reviewed Oct 6, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Brilliant PA. Empathized with my situation holding space with compassion.

    Reviewed Oct 3, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Wei really listens

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Terrific! Everyone was so kind and caring!

    Reviewed Sep 30, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Always had time no hurry

    Reviewed Sep 26, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I absolutely love Dr Wei! She is such a wonderfully caring doctor with such a breath of knowledge, I have full confidence being in her care.

    Reviewed Sep 26, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Imparted information in a clear manner and answered my questions with easily understood answers.

    Reviewed Aug 24, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I liked very much the fellow assisting Dr. Wei. They seemed to work well together and didn't duplicate status reports or questions. Dr. Wei is wonderful.

    Reviewed Aug 22, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Janet Wei is phenomenal cardiologist. She listens to me intently and is concerned. She has given me wonderful referrals to help me with related conditions that aren't diagnosed yet. She has thoroughly tested me for everything related to heart problems and I feel safe and comfortable that I am in her care

    Reviewed Aug 15, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Unusually good experience- really exceptional

    Reviewed Aug 4, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent visit, every doctor was attentive, understanding and helpful. Really appreciate the wonderful doctors.

    Reviewed Aug 1, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    LOvE Dr. Janet Wei and her staff

    Reviewed Jul 5, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Wei always explains and asks if I have Any questions. She thanks me for coming in to see her. She is excellent. I am so glad I have her as my Doctor

    Reviewed Jun 16, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Wei was excellent

    Reviewed Jun 7, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    My doctor and her assistant are the best have no complaints

    Reviewed Jun 7, 2023 ago

  • 4.2

    The medical student was OUTSTANDING and made me feel heard, supported, and much calmer. What a great experience. The dr was great but she seemed very rushed and I would have preferred more time.

    Reviewed May 23, 2023 ago

  • 4.6

    I adore Dr Wei, however I believe Dr Wei is more involved in clinical research than a primary cardio care , as I understand. I would certainly recommend her for along with a a more reachable cardiologist

    Reviewed May 21, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Wei was great, she listened and answered my questions. She explained the next steps and made sure I did not have any concerns or questions. She has great bedside manners.

    Reviewed May 21, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very kind and compassionate to my concerns

    Reviewed May 16, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Janet Wei is outstanding in explaining the results and took her time and very thorough and asked if I had any questions. Her concern was my cholesterol and changed my medication to a more potent: gave me lab work and asked that I return in a couple of months to check my cholesterol.

    Reviewed May 12, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    One of the best experiences. I felt heard and like my issues were real and understood. Prior care team continued to make me feel like it was all in my head and no issues - which is what led me to crisis point in first case! Thank you to this team!

    Reviewed May 7, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Reevaluated my treatment

    Reviewed May 3, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I had no bad experience at all. All of it was so good.

    Reviewed May 2, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Gave me great info about medicine and why taking it at different times might vary for people

    Reviewed Apr 26, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I love Dr. Wei! She is so kind, understanding, positive, listens to my problems, offers good advice and recommendations for my treatment. Very professional and knowledgeable. I really trust her with my health. The PA who came in before her was very matter-of-fact, took down my info, knowledgeable, but not real friendly. Kinda like he was just doing his job but not really interested in me. Was competent, just not a real good "bedside manner", if you will.

    Reviewed Apr 11, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Wei and her associates are wonderful

    Reviewed Apr 4, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I was incredibly impressed how efficient my entire visit went. Everyone I interacted with at Cedars Sinai Women's Heart Department were very friendly, attentive, thorough and kind. I asked if my husband was allowed to join me in the exam room and they welcomed him very pleasantly. He asked questions about my condition and future care and we were both treated with great respect and compassion.

    Reviewed Mar 29, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Both were professional and both were very caring

    Reviewed Mar 29, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I am very fortunate to have Dr. Janet Wei as Cardiologist!

    Reviewed Mar 22, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Janet Wei is amazing!She is always concerned and caring and patient with me. She is extremely sharp and comes up with ideas on how to treat health issues

    Reviewed Mar 21, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Wei is very familiar with my complex medical and cardiac history. She is also brilliant! And you cannot find a nicer person who is a good listener. All of these characteristics make me feel safe in her care.

    Reviewed Mar 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Chang was excellent

    Reviewed Mar 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Wei is great

    Reviewed Feb 28, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Rojanapairat was everything an excellent physician could be. She listened, informed, explained, guided and encouraged. I have complete confidence in her and will recommend her with complete confidence.

    Reviewed Feb 28, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    As I wrote prior of Dr. Janet Wei OMG oustanding. I felt so at peace and ease that she was so concern with so many questions and explained very thorough and demonstrated of the heart blood flow etc and requested ECG, blood work, referral for CT Angiogram

    Reviewed Feb 21, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Wei was awesome

    Reviewed Feb 21, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Good experience

    Reviewed Feb 18, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent experience with all that accommodated me. I am very appreciative .

    Reviewed Feb 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very precise and easily able for me to understand the course of treatment and procedure

    Reviewed Feb 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Wei Is the most caring and knowledgeable physician I have dealt with in my long 73 years of life. You can tell she really cares. I would recommend her highly to anyone.

    Reviewed Feb 14, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Wei is always very friendly and listens to my question or comments. She takes her time explaining things

    Reviewed Feb 12, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Fellow and cardiologist were very pleasant and caring.

    Reviewed Jan 31, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Brilliant physician with exceptional bedside manner. Honored to be her patient.

    Reviewed Jan 29, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I am very fortunate to be cared by Dr. Janet Wei, she is caring, respectful, thorough and her diagnosis has been spot-on. She took time to answer all my questions, which eased my concerns and worries about my recent episodes.

    Reviewed Jan 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Wei and her companion doctor in training could not have been more knowledgeable or engsging

    Reviewed Jan 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    ALWAYS VERY GOOD!!!!

    Reviewed Dec 20, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Wei is awesome!She is so patient with me and explains things thoroughly over and over to me.She is very sharp and is helping me by referring me to doctors for issues outside of cardiology that are affecting me.

    Reviewed Dec 13, 2022 ago

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