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Val Rakita, MD

Val Rakita
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  • Associate Professor, Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Specialties

Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology

4.8
105 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
About Me
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Publications
About Me
Clinical Interests
Research Interests
  • Exercise Physiology in LVAD patients
Education
  • MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Training
  • Fellowship, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
  • Fellowship, Cardiology, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Memberships
  • Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA)
  • American College of Cardiology
Ratings & Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn more about our Patient Experience Ratings.

Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.8
Explained Things Clearly
4.8
Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.8
Discussed Treatment Options
4.8
Recommend Provider
4.8

Patient Comments

4.8 out of 5 (105 ratings, 14 comments)
10/26/2024

No bad experiences

09/30/2024

Dr. Rakita is an excellent doctor and takes care of all of my needs.He explains everything to me.

09/02/2024

Took time to explain and answer questions

03/11/2024

Dr Rakitta was GREAT very nice and explained everything very well

03/11/2024

Excellent experience,reassuring at oncet of visit,knowledgeable,therough,concerned,sense of humor,professional,felt I was in good hands when I left..

Offices

Office Locations

Temple Heart & Vascular Institute

3509 N. Broad St.

Boyer Pavilion, 4th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 800-836-7536

Temple Cardiology at Jeanes Campus

7600 Central Avenue

Heart & Surgery Center, Suite 100

Philadelphia, PA 19111

Phone: 800-836-7536

Publications
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