Distinguished in Apoplexy

Dr. Fahed Bitar

Cardiology
Emanate Health Medical Care Foundation
315 N 3rd Ave Ste 207, 
Covina,, CA 

Distinguished in Apoplexy
Emanate Health Medical Care Foundation
315 N 3rd Ave Ste 207, 
Covina,, CA 
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Overview

Fahed Bitar is a Cardiologist in Covina,, California. Dr. Bitar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

His clinical research consists of participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Nippon Life
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SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Emanate Health Medical Care Foundation
315 N 3rd Ave Ste 207, Covina,, CA 91723
Call: 626-915-4700

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Trial Assessing the Impact of Lipoprotein (a) Lowering With Pelacarsen (TQJ230) on Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Established Cardiovascular Disease
A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Trial Assessing the Impact of Lipoprotein (a) Lowering With Pelacarsen (TQJ230) on Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Established Cardiovascular Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: TQJ230
Study Phase: Phase 3
The Effect of Tirzepatide Versus Dulaglutide on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-CVOT)
The Effect of Tirzepatide Versus Dulaglutide on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-CVOT)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Tirzepatide, Dulaglutide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity (SUMMIT)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity (SUMMIT)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Tirzepatide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Injectafer® (Ferric Carboxymaltose) as Treatment for Heart Failure With Iron Deficiency /and Sub-Study
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Injectafer® (Ferric Carboxymaltose) as Treatment for Heart Failure With Iron Deficiency /and Sub-Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ferric Carboxymaltose
Study Phase: Phase 3
Efficacy and Safety of LY3298176 Once Weekly Versus Insulin Glargine in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Increased Cardiovascular Risk (SURPASS-4)
Efficacy and Safety of LY3298176 Once Weekly Versus Insulin Glargine in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Increased Cardiovascular Risk (SURPASS-4)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 14, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Tirzepatide, Insulin Glargine
Study Phase: Phase 3
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