Rajendra R Makkar, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College	Doctorate	Other	1987

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center	Other	1996
Internship - Wayne State University Hospital	Other	1990
Residency - Harper University Hospital	Other	1992

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Review by Anonymous on June 17, 2026 -

Smidt Heart Institute - 127 S San Vicente Blvd Pavilion, Suite A3600

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Comment - “ Anesthesiologist was excellent. ... ”

Anesthesiologist was excellent. He was really concerned about my care and noticed that medication could've interfered with my procedure. So procedure was postponed and I appreciated that.

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“Anesthesiologist was excellent. ...”

Anesthesiologist was excellent. He was really concerned about my care and noticed that medication could've interfered with my procedure. So procedure was postponed and I appreciated that.

Anonymous 06/17/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 06, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very short visit w Dr as he was ... ”

Very short visit w Dr as he was rushing off for an emergency .. Understand. The PA was good even though also fast visit .

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“Very short visit w Dr as he was ...”

Very short visit w Dr as he was rushing off for an emergency .. Understand. The PA was good even though also fast visit .

Anonymous 04/06/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 14, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I have already recommended this ... ”

I have already recommended this facility to others. I wish everyone could have such!

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“I have already recommended this ...”

I have already recommended this facility to others. I wish everyone could have such!

Anonymous 02/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 28, 2026 -

Smidt Heart Institute - 127 S San Vicente Blvd Pavilion, Suite A3600

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Comment - “ The Doctor and NP are exeptional... ”

The Doctor and NP are exeptional

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“The Doctor and NP are exeptional...”

The Doctor and NP are exeptional

Anonymous 01/28/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 12, 2026 -

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Comment - “ There was no discussion of futur... ”

There was no discussion of future treatments.

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“There was no discussion of futur...”

There was no discussion of future treatments.

Anonymous 01/12/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 05, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Arranged my CT for that day so I... ”

Arranged my CT for that day so I didn't have to come back since I travel there from out of state!

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“Arranged my CT for that day so I...”

Arranged my CT for that day so I didn't have to come back since I travel there from out of state!

Anonymous 05/05/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 28, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Excellent service.... ”

Excellent service.

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“Excellent service....”

Excellent service.

Anonymous 03/28/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 04, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Jasminka PA and Dr. Makkar are b... ”

Jasminka PA and Dr. Makkar are both amazing!

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“Jasminka PA and Dr. Makkar are b...”

Jasminka PA and Dr. Makkar are both amazing!

Anonymous 02/04/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 24, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Tracy was very straightforward t... ”

Tracy was very straightforward throughout my visit. She was receptive and proactive regarding issues we mentioned about my not receiving general info in advance of visit

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“Tracy was very straightforward t...”

Tracy was very straightforward throughout my visit. She was receptive and proactive regarding issues we mentioned about my not receiving general info in advance of visit

Anonymous 01/24/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 20, 2025 -

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ExceptionAl

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“ExceptionAl...”

ExceptionAl

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Internal Medicine Physician - Cardiovascular Disease

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Siddharth Singh, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Kuang-Yuh Chyu, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine Physician

Da Ouyang, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Natalie Bello, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine Physician

Raymond Schaerf, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Janet Wei, MD, FACC - Internal Medicine Physician

Eugenio Cingolani, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Roopinder Sandhu, MD, MPH - Internal Medicine Physician

Isabel Kim, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Elliott Woodward, MD - Anesthesiologist, Internal Medicine Physician

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