Expertise in
36
conditions

Dr. Mamoo Nakamura

Cardiology
Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
Los Angeles,, CA 
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Expertise in
36
conditions
Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
Los Angeles,, CA 

Overview

Mamoo Nakamura is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California.

Dr. Nakamura is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Nakamura is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Highmark
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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SCAN Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles,, CA 90048

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

Edwards PASCAL TrAnScatheter Valve RePair System in Tricuspid Regurgitation (CLASP TR) Early Feasibility Study
Edwards PASCAL TrAnScatheter Valve RePair System in Tricuspid Regurgitation (CLASP TR) Early Feasibility Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Edwards PASCAL TrAnScatheter Valve RePair System Pivotal Clinical Trial (CLASP IID/IIF): A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System Compared to Abbott MitraClip in Patients With Mitral Regurgitation
Edwards PASCAL TrAnScatheter Valve RePair System Pivotal Clinical Trial (CLASP IID/IIF): A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System Compared to Abbott MitraClip in Patients With Mitral Regurgitation
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement: Investigation of Safety and Clinical Efficacy After Replacement of Tricuspid Valve With Transcatheter Device
Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement: Investigation of Safety and Clinical Efficacy After Replacement of Tricuspid Valve With Transcatheter Device
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Edwards EVOQUE Eos Mitral Valve Replacement: Investigation of Safety and Performance After Mitral Valve Replacement With Transcatheter Device (MISCEND)
Edwards EVOQUE Eos Mitral Valve Replacement: Investigation of Safety and Performance After Mitral Valve Replacement With Transcatheter Device (MISCEND)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Clinical Evaluation of Absorb™ BVS, the Everolimus Eluting Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold in the Treatment of Subjects With de Novo Native Coronary Artery Lesions
A Clinical Evaluation of Absorb™ BVS, the Everolimus Eluting Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold in the Treatment of Subjects With de Novo Native Coronary Artery Lesions
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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101 Total Publications

Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Younger Adults.
Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Younger Adults.
Journal: Journal of the American Heart Association
Published: August 20, 2026
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Is Dr. Mamoo Nakamura a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mamoo Nakamura is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Valve Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Mamoo Nakamura specialize in?

While Dr. Mamoo Nakamura is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Replacement, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Mamoo Nakamura participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mamoo Nakamura has published 101 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Mamoo Nakamura's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Mamoo Nakamura accept my insurance?

Dr. Mamoo Nakamura accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-2726 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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