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Find a Doctor Find a Doctor Rajendra Makkar, MD
Rajendra Makkar, MD

Accepting New Patients

Rajendra Makkar, MD

IM Cardiology

Accepting New Patients

Smidt Heart Institute

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

Los Angeles, CA

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310-423-3977

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1-800-233-2771

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4.8

628 Ratings
94 Reviews
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4.8

628 Ratings
94 Reviews

Smidt Heart Institute

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

Los Angeles, CA

From You

Scheduling

In person visits

310-423-3977

Fax: 310-423-0106

1-800-233-2771

Schedule a Callback
  • About Provider
  • Locations1
  • Experience
  • Insurances
  • Reviews94

Languages

  • English,

Gender

Male

Experience

36 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:

5

  • Boeing
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Preventive and Consultative Heart Center
  • Smidt Heart Institute
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Boeing
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Preventive and Consultative Heart Center
  • Smidt Heart Institute
  • Valvular Heart Disease

Research Areas

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Titles

  • Associate Director, Heart Institute
  • Associate Director, Interventional Technologies
  • Stephen R. Corday, MD Chair in Interventional Cardiology
  • Vice President, Cardiovascular Innovation and Intervention
  • Executive Director, Cardiac Interventional Services
  • Director, Interventional Cardiology Division
  • Director, Interventional Cardiology Research Program

Education & Training

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship - Completed 1997

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship - Completed 1996

  • Harper University Hospital

    Residency - Completed 1993

  • Harper University Hospital

    Residency - Completed 1992

  • Wayne State University Hospital

    Internship - Completed 1990

  • Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College

    Medical School - Completed 1987

Achievements

  • 3

    Board Certifications

  • 4

    Awards and Honors

Board Certifications

  • IM/Interventional Cardiology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

  • IM/Cardiology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Harper University Hospital

Awards and Honors

  • Chairman, Young Investigators Award, American College of Cardiology Sessions, 2006
  • Judge, Young Investigators Award, American College of Cardiology Sessions, 2004 - 2005
  • Stephen R. Corday Chair in Interventional Cardiology, 2010 – Current
  • Elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America®, 2009 – Current

Publications

  • Makkar RR, Fontana GP, Jilaihawi H, et al., Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Replacement for Inoperable Severe Aortic Stenosis. New England Journal of Medicine, 2012; 366(18):1696-704.
  • Makkar RR, Fontana GP, Jilaihawi H, et al. Possible Subclinical Leaflet Thrombosis in Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves. New England Journal of Medicine, 2015; 373:2015-2024
  • Makkar RR, Yoon SH, Leon MB, et al. Association between transcatheter aortic valve replacement for bicuspid vs tricuspid aortic stenosis and mortality or stroke. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2019; 321(22):2193-202.
  • Makkar RR, Cheng W, Waksman R, et al. Self-expanding intra-annular versus commercially available transcatheter heart valves in high and extreme risk patients with severe aortic stenosis (PORTICO IDE): a randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2020; 396(10252):669-683.
  • Makkar RR, Blanke P, Leipsic J, et al. Subclinical Leaflet Thrombosis in Transcatheter and Surgical Bioprosthetic Valves: PARTNER 3 Cardiac Computed Tomography Substudy. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2020; 75(24):3003-3015.
  • Makkar RR, Thourani VH, Mack MJ, et al. Five-year outcomes of transcatheter or surgical aortic-valve replacement. New England Journal of Medicine. 2020; 383(6):595-596.

Board Certifications

  • IM/Interventional Cardiology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

  • IM/Cardiology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Harper University Hospital

Awards and Honors

  • Chairman, Young Investigators Award, American College of Cardiology Sessions, 2006
  • Judge, Young Investigators Award, American College of Cardiology Sessions, 2004 - 2005
  • Stephen R. Corday Chair in Interventional Cardiology, 2010 – Current
  • Elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America®, 2009 – Current

Publications

  • Makkar RR, Fontana GP, Jilaihawi H, et al., Transcatheter Aortic-Valve Replacement for Inoperable Severe Aortic Stenosis. New England Journal of Medicine, 2012; 366(18):1696-704.
  • Makkar RR, Fontana GP, Jilaihawi H, et al. Possible Subclinical Leaflet Thrombosis in Bioprosthetic Aortic Valves. New England Journal of Medicine, 2015; 373:2015-2024
  • Makkar RR, Yoon SH, Leon MB, et al. Association between transcatheter aortic valve replacement for bicuspid vs tricuspid aortic stenosis and mortality or stroke. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2019; 321(22):2193-202.
  • Makkar RR, Cheng W, Waksman R, et al. Self-expanding intra-annular versus commercially available transcatheter heart valves in high and extreme risk patients with severe aortic stenosis (PORTICO IDE): a randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2020; 396(10252):669-683.
  • Makkar RR, Blanke P, Leipsic J, et al. Subclinical Leaflet Thrombosis in Transcatheter and Surgical Bioprosthetic Valves: PARTNER 3 Cardiac Computed Tomography Substudy. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2020; 75(24):3003-3015.
  • Makkar RR, Thourani VH, Mack MJ, et al. Five-year outcomes of transcatheter or surgical aortic-valve replacement. New England Journal of Medicine. 2020; 383(6):595-596.
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Insurances

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Insurances

Insurances

Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8
Learn more about ratings

628 Total Ratings

94 Reviews

What Patients Are Saying

  • 5.0

    She is thorough and a pleasure to talk to.

    Reviewed Nov 30, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Great experience, amazing medical care

    Reviewed Nov 22, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Actually an enjoyable experience, as well as any health care can be.

    Reviewed Nov 18, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    The nurse practitioner explained everything very well and was such a pleasure to be around

    Reviewed Nov 14, 2023 ago

  • 4.2

    They helped me as much as they could They left the advice for the physician

    Reviewed Nov 14, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    My doctors were amazing. They showed concern and even called my family to review the procedure I had done.

    Reviewed Nov 11, 2023 ago

  • 4.6

    Really really extra ordinary

    Reviewed Nov 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Although I had hope to meet Dr Makkar during this visit, I did not meet Dr Makkar during this visit.

    Reviewed Oct 30, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I would highly recommend this provider to others like me.

    Reviewed Oct 25, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    All my questions were answered , from the doctors to the Pacs and nurses.

    Reviewed Oct 18, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    So comforting to know to be in the excellent care of Dr. Makkar

    Reviewed Oct 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Yes, I did recommend my friends and others to the Doctor Makkar, He saved my dearest mom life, and my cousin's life, that I referred her to the great Doctor in the world, and his great team. Thank you all a millions

    Reviewed Oct 13, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    It was a good experience.

    Reviewed Oct 13, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I was very impressed with the PAs interest in my situation and our discussion about my concerns. She was very helpful as were the technicians that saw me.

    Reviewed Oct 7, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Good

    Reviewed Sep 14, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very caring

    Reviewed Sep 13, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Great listening skills.

    Reviewed Sep 13, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Great

    Reviewed Sep 13, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I appreciate the care provided by Dr. Makkar & his PA Jasminka - thank you

    Reviewed Sep 12, 2023 ago

  • 4.8

    Aside the waiting time it was good.

    Reviewed Sep 8, 2023 ago

  • 4.0

    Good

    Reviewed Aug 31, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Great team

    Reviewed Aug 30, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent

    Reviewed Aug 16, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Makkar was very thoughtful in explaining my condition.

    Reviewed Aug 15, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Since my first visit, I have still not met Dr. Makkar, not even the day of surgery, which is unusual. However, members of his team have been succinct on his behalf.

    Reviewed Aug 11, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. Makkar has an AMAZING team!

    Reviewed Aug 9, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Cedars is the very best

    Reviewed Aug 7, 2023 ago

  • 4.8

    Still figuring out true diagnosis

    Reviewed Aug 5, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    They did the best they could

    Reviewed Jul 28, 2023 ago

  • 4.0

    Good

    Reviewed Jul 22, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    The best!!!!

    Reviewed Jul 21, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I was super impressed by how efficient the care I received was.

    Reviewed Jul 14, 2023 ago

  • 4.6

    Excellent communication

    Reviewed Jul 1, 2023 ago

  • 4.0

    Good

    Reviewed Jun 28, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr. & Nurse were excellent.

    Reviewed Jun 28, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Makkar was outstanding

    Reviewed Jun 26, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr Makkar is a great doctor.

    Reviewed Jun 26, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    All staff , technicians nurses & Doctor's are amazing!

    Reviewed Jun 21, 2023 ago

  • 4.0

    Good

    Reviewed Jun 14, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Anna Robinson was professional, very kind and genuinely interested in understanding my medical case.

    Reviewed Jun 14, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Good

    Reviewed Jun 3, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Good

    Reviewed Jun 2, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Good service

    Reviewed May 25, 2023 ago

  • 3.8

    Provider is extremely busy and I felt rushed.

    Reviewed May 24, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very professional

    Reviewed May 19, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I commented to the care provider that I wished that I could come there if I should ever need care.

    Reviewed May 18, 2023 ago

  • 3.2

    Good

    Reviewed May 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Wry good everybody Doctor.nurse and the guy who wheeled me to have a CAT scanBut the nurse tech that performed it was not very nice she gets a e

    Reviewed May 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Good

    Reviewed May 16, 2023 ago

  • 3.8

    Had conflicting pre op instructions.

    Reviewed May 14, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Couldn't ask for better.

    Reviewed May 12, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very good experience

    Reviewed May 5, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I love Cedars Sinai because they are always an excellent organization with first class people working in all departments.

    Reviewed May 4, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Outstanding medical care

    Reviewed Apr 19, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very professionalVery informative

    Reviewed Apr 14, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Great care

    Reviewed Apr 13, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    The known fact that Cedars is the best in the country is so true and how lucky am I to have such great doctors and nurses/staff!

    Reviewed Apr 12, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    COUILD NOT HAVE BEEN ERTTER

    Reviewed Apr 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Dr.explained very well

    Reviewed Apr 7, 2023 ago

  • 4.6

    They do well when you've got their attention, but I couldn't seem to get anywhere getting their attention

    Reviewed Apr 3, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    No doubt your care is the best . Love Cedar Sinai and all their doctors and providers

    Reviewed Mar 30, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Concerned snd explained well

    Reviewed Mar 29, 2023 ago

  • 4.2

    Although I am satisfied with my procedure, to this day I have yet to meet the Doctor that preformed the procedure.

    Reviewed Mar 25, 2023 ago

  • 4.0

    All my experience was with the Nurse practitioner and she was very knowledgeable.

    Reviewed Mar 16, 2023 ago

  • 3.2

    Went too fast - I left with lots of unanswered questions

    Reviewed Mar 15, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very good

    Reviewed Mar 15, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    On top of her game!

    Reviewed Mar 10, 2023 ago

  • 4.6

    We did not go into detail regarding decisions about my care and proposed treatments.

    Reviewed Mar 9, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I had a few "care givers" all were very helpful and professional

    Reviewed Mar 7, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Only the best

    Reviewed Mar 3, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent care

    Reviewed Feb 28, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent overall

    Reviewed Feb 24, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    She was Kind Knowledgeable & Professional

    Reviewed Feb 23, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    All persons were compassionate about helping and giving us the best possible care available to us. Everything was explained to us in an understanding way.

    Reviewed Feb 19, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Super people couldn't been nicer

    Reviewed Feb 18, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellent experience all the way through

    Reviewed Feb 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Definitely a good experience with knowledgeable, caring nurse and n p

    Reviewed Feb 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Doctor and PA/NP were kind, informative, excellent, and efficient. Wow, what a team!

    Reviewed Feb 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    All good

    Reviewed Feb 10, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Excellant

    Reviewed Feb 4, 2023 ago

  • 4.8

    Good

    Reviewed Jan 31, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    I was told very clearly and honestly what serious circumstances are involved in the clinical study. I felt very well informed and appreciated the direct and factual information given so clearly.

    Reviewed Jan 23, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    The experience was a pleasure

    Reviewed Jan 23, 2023 ago

  • 4.8

    Doctor could not stay long came from surgery, but nurse gave us a lot of attention. And direct number if we had any questions

    Reviewed Jan 20, 2023 ago

  • 4.4

    We didn't discuss risk factors or success rates of the procedure. There is still time to get into those subjects.

    Reviewed Jan 18, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Super professionals

    Reviewed Jan 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    CS did the best.

    Reviewed Jan 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Good

    Reviewed Jan 17, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    All good

    Reviewed Jan 6, 2023 ago

  • 5.0

    Very professional.

    Reviewed Dec 30, 2022 ago

  • 4.8

    My situation was handled well, beginning to end.

    Reviewed Dec 17, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    She was willing to go over the thing we talk about a second time

    Reviewed Dec 14, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    She was professional and I feel all topics were covered

    Reviewed Dec 7, 2022 ago

  • 5.0

    I am extremely satisfied. I'm very fortunate.

    Reviewed Dec 6, 2022 ago

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