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 Rakita and His staff have done an Awesome job with Me I Love them ALL
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