Clinical Interests
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Total Artificial Heart
- Cardiac Transplantation
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
Patient Comments
Dr. Was very complete with his study if my case to prescribe the proper treatment.
Dr. RAKITA explained recommended treatments very clearly. Very personable, caring attitude.
I HAVE THE BEST TEAM OF DOCTORS
Excellent
My Doctor was the best, Dr. Val Rakita. He is always very caring regarding my health