CardioLucent is a concierge cardiology practice in Los Angeles led by Dr. Ilan Kedan, focused on preventive cardiovascular care, advanced risk assessment and long-term continuity. The model uses a smaller patient panel to allow longer appointments, faster access and sustained follow-up.
Where Care Meets Clarity
Cardiolucent, located in Beverly Hills, is a premier concierge cardiology practice founded by Dr. Ilan Kedan, MD, MPH. With nearly two decades of experience from top institutions like Cedars-Sinai and Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Kedan blends clinical precision with human compassion. Cardiolucent offers personalized heart care grounded in science, delivered with empathy.
Services Offered
- Advanced diagnostics & exams — POCUS handheld ultrasound, carotid and abdominal Doppler, EKG, stress testing, echocardiography
- Assessments & care plans — Executive physicals, evidence-based therapy, metabolic and lipid screening, longevity-focused evaluations
- Conditions treated — Hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, metabolic syndrome
- Symptoms & risk screening — Palpitations, fatigue, family history, chest pain, stroke risk, shortness of breath
- Concierge service plans — From comprehensive annual memberships to same-day office and at-home visits
Why Choose Cardiolucent?
- Immediate access — Same- or next-day appointments with 24/7 availability
- Advanced technology — POCUS at every visit for real-time imaging
- Personalized plans — Tailored to your goals, history, and lifestyle
- Cedars-Sinai coordination — Seamless access to world-class hospital resources
Prevention is the emphasis
Most cardiovascular disease develops silently over decades, and most of what determines the outcome happens long before symptoms appear.
The practice is organized around that fact: establishing risk accurately, then following and managing it over years rather than reacting to events.
What a first visit covers
A detailed history including family history, a full examination, review of prior records and imaging, and a discussion of what testing would genuinely change a decision.
The output is a written assessment and a plan, not simply a set of results.
Coordination with your other physicians
Cardiovascular care overlaps with primary care, endocrinology and often several other specialties. Records and plans are shared so that everyone is working from the same picture.
Bring a current medication list including supplements — interactions and duplications are common and easily missed.
Deciding whether the model fits
It suits patients who want continuity, time and direct access, and who intend to engage with prevention over years.
Ask about panel size, coverage, fees and what is included before deciding. Those answers should be clear and readily given.
Between visits
Most of what determines a cardiovascular outcome happens between appointments — medication taken consistently, blood pressure logged, activity sustained.
Direct access exists so that questions arising in that period get answered when they arise rather than waiting for the next scheduled visit.
Common questions
- What kind of practice is CardioLucent?
- A concierge cardiology practice in Los Angeles, emphasizing preventive cardiovascular care and continuity over high patient volume.
- What conditions are managed?
- The full range of adult cardiovascular concerns, with particular emphasis on risk assessment, lipid management, blood pressure and preventive care.
- Do I need a referral to be seen?
- Usually not. Your primary care physician is generally kept informed as part of coordinated care.
- How do appointments work?
- Appointments are longer than in conventional practice, and scheduling is typically same-day or next-day for established patients.
- How do I arrange a consultation?
- Contact the practice directly to discuss whether the model suits your situation before committing to anything.