Expertise in
35
conditions

Dr. Rajendra R. Makkar

Cardiology
Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
35
conditions
Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Rajendra Makkar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Makkar is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Makkar 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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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
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Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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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.

4 Clinical Trials

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
Early Feasibility Study Of the Edwards APTURE Transcatheter Shunt System (ALT-FLOW US)
Early Feasibility Study Of the Edwards APTURE Transcatheter Shunt System (ALT-FLOW US)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2025
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 11, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Early Feasibility Study of the Edwards FORMA Tricuspid Transcatheter Repair System
Early Feasibility Study of the Edwards FORMA Tricuspid Transcatheter Repair System
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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12 Total Publications

Machine Learning Identification of Modifiable Predictors of Patient Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Machine Learning Identification of Modifiable Predictors of Patient Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.
Journal: JACC. Advances
Published: April 10, 2024
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Is Dr. Rajendra R. Makkar a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rajendra R. Makkar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Rajendra R. Makkar specialize in?

While Dr. Rajendra R. Makkar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Rajendra R. Makkar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rajendra R. Makkar has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Rajendra R. Makkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rajendra R. Makkar accept my insurance?

Dr. Rajendra R. Makkar 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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