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Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD
Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD

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Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD

IM Cardiology

Accepting New Patients

Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center

8670 Wilshire Blvd - 2nd Floor

Beverly Hills, CA

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310-248-8300

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4.9

299 Ratings
65 Reviews
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4.9

299 Ratings
65 Reviews

Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center

8670 Wilshire Blvd - 2nd Floor

Beverly Hills, CA

From You

2

%token% More Locations

Scheduling

In person visits

310-248-8300

Fax: 310-248-8333

1-800-233-2771

Schedule a Callback
  • About Provider
  • Locations2
  • Experience
  • Insurances
  • Reviews65

Languages

  • English,

Gender

Female

Experience

28 Years

Locations

Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center

34.066006 -118.380842
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Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center

8670 Wilshire Blvd - 2nd Floor

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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310-248-8300

310-248-8333 (Fax)

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

  • On-site parking is free with validation. Parking is accessible from Willaman Dr.
310-248-8300

310-248-8333 (Fax)

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
  • On-site parking is free with validation. Parking is accessible from Willaman Dr.

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 90048

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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 West 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
(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 West 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

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:

7

  • Cardiac Amyloidosis
  • Comprehensive Transplant Center
  • Heart Failure Program
  • Heart Transplant Program
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic
  • Smidt Heart Institute
  • Cardiac Amyloidosis
  • Comprehensive Transplant Center
  • Heart Failure Program
  • Heart Transplant Program
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
  • Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinic
  • Smidt Heart Institute

Research Areas

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Titles

  • Director, Director
  • Director, Post Graduate Medical Education in Heart Failure and Transplantation
  • Professor of Medicine

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

    Fellowship - Completed 2006

  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD

    Fellowship - Completed 2006

  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

    Residency - Completed 2002

  • Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

    Medical School - Completed 1999

  • Harvard College, Cambridge, MA

    Medical School - Completed 1995

Achievements

  • 1

    Board Certifications

  • 5

    Awards and Honors

Board Certifications

  • IM/Cardiology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
  • Jon A. Kobashigawa Faculty Teaching Award
  • Pulmonary Hypertension Association
  • American College of Cardiology
  • Cedars-Sinai Patient Experience Award

Board Certifications

  • IM/Cardiology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
  • Jon A. Kobashigawa Faculty Teaching Award
  • Pulmonary Hypertension Association
  • American College of Cardiology
  • Cedars-Sinai Patient Experience Award
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Insurances

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Insurances

Insurances

  • 3

    • Aetna ACO
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna PPO
  • 3

    • Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO
  • 4

    • Anthem Blue Cross ACO
    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross VIVITY
  • 3

    • Blue Shield California HMO
    • Blue Shield California MAH
    • Blue Shield California PPO
  • 1

    • Cal Optima
  • 2

    • CareMore HMO
    • CareMore MAH
  • 3

    • Cigna ACO
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna PPO
  • 1

    • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • 1

    • Gold Coast PPO
  • 3

    • Health Net HMO
    • Health Net MAH
    • Health Net PPO
  • 2

    • HealthSmart PPO
    • HealthSmart vWC
  • 1

    • Humana (ChoiceCare) PPO
  • 1

    • Medi-Cal MCD
  • 2

    • Medicare MCR
    • Medicare RR
  • 3

    • Multiplan (Beechstreet) PPO
    • Multiplan (Private Healthcare Systems) PPO
    • Multiplan, Inc. PPO
  • 4

    • United Healthcare ACO
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare MAH
    • United Healthcare PPO
    • Aetna ACO
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna PPO
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH
    • Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross ACO
    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross VIVITY
    • Blue Shield California HMO
    • Blue Shield California MAH
    • Blue Shield California PPO

Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9
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299 Total Ratings

65 Reviews

What Patients Are Saying

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson was super nice and listened to all my concerns. She explained everything to me and made me feel comfortable and at ease. She is really one of a kind. Thank you, Dr. Kittleson.

    Reviewed Jun 3, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Doctor Kittleson is a super wonderful person. I highly recommend her because she is very nice. Knowledgeable, compassionate and caring.

    Reviewed May 27, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Kittleson is a rare combination of high Medical Aptitude, caring, and a gentle sense of humor that provides confidence and ease as a pt.

    Reviewed May 26, 2023 ago

  • 3.25

    I forgot to mention a big concern of mine. The nurse could not get the Doctor to come back to speak with me a second time

    Reviewed May 21, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very friendly

    Reviewed May 19, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    A lot of kindness

    Reviewed May 19, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Outstanding visit patient, professional and kind. A straightforward approach with guidance and preventative measures in achieving targeted goals. I'm looking forward to working with her in managing my health and wellness.

    Reviewed May 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Great experience

    Reviewed May 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson is beyond caring and thorough! She is the best!

    Reviewed May 1, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very satisfied with the entire staff on my office is it

    Reviewed Apr 30, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Kettleson is a sweetheart. She always exhibits such positive energy and lifts my energy up. She Is very Intuitive. I love seeing her ;D

    Reviewed Apr 28, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Kettleson is caring,very knowledgeable ,excellent physician..I will strongly recommend her to my colleague and my patients

    Reviewed Apr 19, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I really have a great experience with Dr. Kittleson

    Reviewed Apr 19, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    So grateful to have such a caring and skilled doctor in Dr. Kittleson

    Reviewed Apr 12, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. K is the best

    Reviewed Mar 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson is wonderful in all ways.

    Reviewed Mar 13, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Kittleson is the best combination of kind, efficient and knowledgeable. She is an asset to the team and I look forward to working with her in managing my condition in the future.

    Reviewed Mar 12, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    My PA and Dr also GREAT bedside manner. More specifically my PA addressed everything amd went the extra mile to make sure I was comfortable prior, during, and after my procedure.

    Reviewed Mar 3, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent team in every facet

    Reviewed Feb 26, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Good care

    Reviewed Feb 13, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very good to me

    Reviewed Feb 12, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Always thorough.

    Reviewed Feb 9, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Kittleson is incredible

    Reviewed Feb 8, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Always a great experience.

    Reviewed Feb 8, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I would highly recommend my doctor to anyone. Absolutely

    Reviewed Feb 8, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent service! Supper friendly.

    Reviewed Jan 20, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr little son is always on top of it and human at the same time

    Reviewed Jan 20, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Definitely would recommend the entire team at Cedars. So Blessed to have Cedars team involved in my healthcare.

    Reviewed Jan 11, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    The best

    Reviewed Jan 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Michelle Kittleson is one of the smartest people I know. She is the finest cardiologist I have seen. A credit to Cedars

    Reviewed Jan 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr kittlson is an outstanding professional who is having a wealth of knowledge in cardiology and extremely concerned about the well and comfort of her patients

    Reviewed Jan 9, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kiittleson does a wonderful job telling us what's happening. She answered all my wife and my questions. She's great.

    Reviewed Jan 6, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Never had a better experience with any other healthcare provider. Cedars is definitely head and shoulders above everyone else.

    Reviewed Jan 6, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittlrson is great just sometimes takes a while to get an appt.

    Reviewed Dec 27, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    The entire group were extremely professional and very helpful.

    Reviewed Dec 17, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittelson is wonderful .The technician was aloof , detached and in a rush

    Reviewed Dec 5, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson is the best, very knowledgeable and always provided good care of my heart health. Nurses that helped me on Echo Stress test were very good.

    Reviewed Dec 2, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent!

    Reviewed Nov 1, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson is an outstanding professional and lovely person.

    Reviewed Oct 17, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Good job

    Reviewed Oct 12, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    We all love Dr. Kittleson.

    Reviewed Oct 11, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Highly professional and courteous and a very professional and a very good listener

    Reviewed Oct 9, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Very passionate and patient

    Reviewed Oct 6, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    My husband and I were impressed by Dr. Kittleson's grasp of the problem and her succinct way of approaching possible resolutions. Her warmth was evident throughout the visit as well as her professionalism. We felt relieved for me to be under her care

    Reviewed Oct 2, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson was informative, friendly and helped me understand what to expect moving forward.

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Everything and everyone during my visit was excellent. I thank you all for your patience and my excellent care.

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    I would highly recommend Dr. Kittleson.

    Reviewed Sep 15, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Very good

    Reviewed Sep 14, 2022 ago

  • 3.75

    Wish Dr. Kittleson had discussed her interpretation of the Echo. I was prepared to do a fasting blood test and also was due for the Embarc Study blood draw. It seemed inconsiderate for Dr. Kittleson's office not to have the Embarc Study blood draw kits available, since she is involved with that study. So I took my requested blood draw orders to the Liver Transplant center. They did do the Embarc Study blood draw but refused to do Dr. Kittleson blood draw, so it did not get done.

    Reviewed Aug 24, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    There were two (2) physicians that came into the exam room with me. They instructed the Fellow as to my case history and care. We then discussed the latest research on cardiac transplants conducted both at Cedars-Sinai and other facilities. They were very knowledgeable and gave me various options for continued care. This informed decision allowed me to make the best decision for my care. They are excellent.

    Reviewed Aug 24, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson is efficient, clear and lovely to work with.

    Reviewed Aug 23, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    I have had this medical condition for over 10 years. The Cardiac Transplant group I met is easily the tops.

    Reviewed Aug 18, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson is always very attentive & explains very well. She spends a good amount of time with you & is very professional & companionable. She's a well loved & valued doctor & the reason we seek care at Cedars.

    Reviewed Aug 18, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    DR Kittelson is the very best and a great example of C/S

    Reviewed Aug 15, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Good

    Reviewed Jul 28, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson is amazing: caring, extremely smart, upbeat, encouraging, and just an outstanding person.

    Reviewed Jul 27, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    The experience with Dr.Kittleson in regards to the above is always excellent.

    Reviewed Jul 26, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Alll good

    Reviewed Jul 25, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Every concern was carefully listen to and checked out by the doctor. Often referrals were made. Medication's gone over thoroughly and talked about what was going on in our life eating exercising relaxing whatever pertained to our concern.

    Reviewed Jul 17, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Everyone always positive thank you

    Reviewed Jul 17, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Heart Transplant Team best in the world. Not arguable

    Reviewed Jul 14, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Great experience. Very solicitous.

    Reviewed Jul 12, 2022 ago

  • 4.5

    I don't live in CA but if I knew anyone needing a transplant I'd recommend CS

    Reviewed Jul 8, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Kittleson is an excellent cardiologist. I would highly recommend her to family and friends.

    Reviewed Jul 7, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Kittleson is literally one of the best doctors I've ever been too. She's extremely knowledgeable, she cares and is always on time and explains everything very clearly. I couldn't more highly recommend her!

    Reviewed Jul 7, 2022 ago

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