Rajendra R Makkar, MD

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

Institution	Focus	Year
Internship - Wayne State University Hospital	Other	1990
Residency - Harper University Hospital	Other	1993
Fellowship - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center	Other	1997

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Review by Anonymous on February 14, 2026 -

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

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Review by Anonymous on January 28, 2026 -

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The Doctor and NP are exeptional

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“The Doctor and NP are exeptional...”

The Doctor and NP are exeptional

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Review by Anonymous on January 12, 2026 -

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There was no discussion of future treatments.

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There was no discussion of future treatments.

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Review by Anonymous on November 26, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Makkar seemed highly competen... ”

Dr Makkar seemed highly competent and interested in providing optimal care

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“Dr Makkar seemed highly competen...”

Dr Makkar seemed highly competent and interested in providing optimal care

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Review by Anonymous on October 31, 2025 -

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Very informative and professional.

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“Very informative and professiona...”

Very informative and professional.

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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!

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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

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Review by Anonymous on December 20, 2025 -

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ExceptionAl

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ExceptionAl

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Review by Anonymous on November 20, 2025 -

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Overall the communication was very poor.

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Overall the communication was very poor.

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Review by Anonymous on October 24, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very warm and thoughtful Dr shie... ”

Very warm and thoughtful Dr shieing a humane side of him . Took time off procedures to come and see me for a few very valuable minutes . Felt very honored

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“Very warm and thoughtful Dr shie...”

Very warm and thoughtful Dr shieing a humane side of him . Took time off procedures to come and see me for a few very valuable minutes . Felt very honored

Anonymous 10/24/2025

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Tarun Chakravarty, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Tao Shen, MD, MBBS - Internal Medicine Physician

Prediman Shah, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Aziz Ghaly, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

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

Babak Azarbal, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Tyler Gunn, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Jill Yaung, MD - Anesthesiologist, Internal Medicine Physician

Waseem Hijazi, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Elliott Woodward, MD - Anesthesiologist, Internal Medicine Physician

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