Dr. Raj Makkar, MD is a cardiology specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has been practicing for 28 years. He graduated from Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University in 1990 and specializes in cardiology, interventional cardiology, and more.
Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion
127 S San Vicente Blvd # A3600
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 423-3977
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Pericardial Disease
very high
more than 99% of peers
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
very high
more than 99% of peers
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
very high
more than 99% of peers
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3 Specialties
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Interventional Cardiology
2 Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Interventional CardiologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
61 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Autonomic Disorders
- Benign Tumor
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Ebstein's Anomaly
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Pericardial Disease
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Secondary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Syncope
- Thrombosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
Less
28 Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Impella Device
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Pulmonary Valve Surgery
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombolysis
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Vascular Surgical Procedure
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat UniversityMedical School | Graduated 1990
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Makkar has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Makkar accepts 5 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- CignaCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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