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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
89 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
About Me
Ratings & Reviews
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
  • NB/Echocardiography
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 (89 ratings, 13 comments)
12/16/2024

Great experience he takes the time to explain everything which I really appreciate it and he shows great concern for my well being.

11/05/2024

Good experience

11/04/2024

My questions were addressed.

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.

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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