Dr. Kedan’s Holistic Approach to my Cardiology Care
Roger F, patient since 2017
I first met Dr. Kedan in 2017 after a trusted recommendation from a friend at my golf club, a seasoned surgeon at Cedars Sinai. I had been under the care of another cardiologist who’d left the practice for a research role in the hospital, so I was looking for someone reliable to take on my care. With a family history of severe heart conditions—both my father and all seven of my uncles had passed away due to heart-related issues—I knew I wanted someone capable and attentive. From the start, Dr. Kedan exceeded my expectations in ways I didn’t know I needed.
“Dr. Kedan’s honesty and transparency build an incredible level of trust. He’s not afraid to say if he doesn’t know something, and he always goes the extra mile to find answers. It’s this kind of care that gives me peace of mind.” -Roger F.
With over 30 years in healthcare public relations, primarily representing large medical and insurance companies, I’ve come to know how impersonal and system-driven the industry can feel. Often, a patient must deal with convoluted bureaucracy, insurance mandates, and hurried appointments where physicians have minimal time to review your history or bloodwork. At large institutions, most doctors are bound to 10–12-minute appointments, back-to-back, day after day. With Dr. Kedan, however, I found the exact opposite. He’d start his days at 3:30 a.m., dedicating time to review the charts, notes, and test results for each patient he was scheduled to see. The meticulousness and care he put into understanding his patients’ needs were truly impressive.
When you have a long-standing family history of heart disease, you become especially attuned to the value of preventive care. Dr. Kedan’s approach is about seeing the bigger picture, treating beyond the narrow scope of cardiology. In our sessions, he wouldn’t limit discussions solely to my heart health. If he saw anything in my bloodwork or imaging reports—even unrelated to cardiology—that appeared unusual, he’d make a point to discuss it with me. I’d often get texts or emails letting me know he saw my latest test results had come in and that there were some changes we might want to monitor. That kind of attention and commitment to understanding my health holistically was a game changer. It showed me he cares about his patients as people, not just charts and statistics.
Dr. Kedan’s approach to using the latest technologies has also been remarkable. One of his differentors is his expertise in the use of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), a portable device he utilizes to examine patients at every appointment. It provides real-time imaging, which he uses to assess his patients right there in the room in real-time. This is a rare thing to see even among top cardiologists, but it illustrates his commitment to staying ahead in terms of technology. From my years in the public relations field, my first client was actually an ultrasound company so I could understand the value of what he was doing.
“Dr. Kedan doesn’t just see the heart—he sees the whole person. He doesn’t rush, he reviews everything, and he’s always proactive in monitoring my health. It’s rare to find a doctor who treats you like a person, not a chart.”
One of Dr. Kedan’s qualities that stands out to me is his honesty. He’s never been afraid to admit if he doesn’t know something, which, in the medical field, is far rarer than it should be. He’s transparent and humble, traits that build tremendous trust. If there’s a question that falls outside his expertise, he’ll tell me openly, and then he’ll reach out to his network or review the latest research to get answers. This honesty makes me trust him even more, as I know he won’t try to downplay or dismiss my concerns.
The peace of mind I feel as a patient of Dr. Kedan’s is incomparable. Appointments never feel rushed, and he always gives me his full attention. In today’s healthcare world, it’s unfortunately rare to find a physician who will listen to your concerns, understand your history, and communicate openly without any pretense. Dr. Kedan does all of this effortlessly. For anyone with a complex health history or simply wanting a proactive approach to care, Dr. Kedan is a standout physician whose dedication to his patients goes above and beyond.