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Expert Cardiology Consultation

A single focused visit with Dr. Ilan Kedan — your records reviewed before you arrive, a full in-person cardiac evaluation including a complete point-of-care ultrasound exam, and a written summary you take with you.

What this visit is

An experienced cardiologist's full attention and care.

The Expert Cardiology Consultation is a single, comprehensive in-person visit with Dr. Ilan Kedan — designed for patients who seek a professor of cardiology's read on their cardiovascular picture. As a one-visit format, initial consultation fees can be applied toward membership fees.

You will leave with a clinical summary with concrete next steps. — whether that's a plan you implement on your own, a referral, a workup, or a plan for ongoing care.

Dr. Ilan Kedan, board-certified cardiologist, Beverly Hills
Prior cardiac records and imaging prepared for pre-visit review

Pre-visit record review

Your records, read before you walk in.

Before your consultation, Dr. Kedan personally reviews everything you send — prior cardiology notes, echocardiograms, stress tests, coronary CT or calcium scoring, ambulatory rhythm monitors, lipid and advanced cardiometabolic panels, hospital discharge summaries, and outside referral letters. Your visit starts where your history actually leaves off, not at the beginning of a generic intake form.

What we actually do in the visit

A complete cardiac evaluation, not a fifteen-minute interview.

The consultation includes a careful history, a deliberate physical examination, and a complete point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) exam — performed by Dr. Kedan in the room, not sent out. POCUS lets us see cardiac chambers and function, valves, pericardium, lung congestion, volume status, and the abdominal aorta during your visit, surfacing findings that a stethoscope and resting EKG cannot.

We summarize with a structured conversation: what we found, what it means in the context of your records, and what may be the next steps. If you have an Apple device with iOS we can easily AirDrop your images to take with you on your device.

Dr. Kedan performing a cardiac physical examination with handheld ultrasound nearby

Your consultation fee credits toward membership.

If you decide to enroll in concierge membership, the fee you paid for your consultation is credited toward your membership in full. The consultation is designed as a low-commitment way to evaluate Cardiolucent before becoming a member.

If you decide concierge care isn't the right fit, you still walk out with the written summary, the assessment, and a plan you can implement anywhere.

Built for patients evaluating the next step.

The Expert Consultation fits patients in several common situations: those seeking a second opinion on a diagnosis or recommendation already given by another cardiologist or care team; patients considering concierge membership who want to experience how we practice before committing; patients with a specific cardiovascular question (symptom, imaging finding, family history concern, medication decision) who want it addressed thoroughly in one visit; and patients with complex or stacked specialty care who want a renowned cardiologist's read on the whole picture.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in an Expert Cardiology Consultation?
A pre-visit review of your prior cardiac records, a full in-person cardiac history and physical examination, a complete point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) exam performed by Dr. Kedan during the visit, a structured discussion of the findings, and an after-visit summary of a plan of care — all in a single appointment.
How is this different from concierge membership?
The consultation is a single focused visit — the same depth of evaluation a member receives on their first appointment. Concierge membership extends that relationship into continuous care: ongoing visits at the cadence your physiology requires, direct access to Dr. Kedan between visits, and active coordination with your other physicians.
Is the consultation fee credited toward membership?
Yes. When you enroll in concierge membership, the fee you paid for your consultation is credited toward your membership in full.
What should I bring or send before the consultation?
Send whatever you have: prior cardiology notes, echocardiograms, stress tests, coronary CT or calcium scoring, ambulatory rhythm monitor reports, lipid panels and advanced cardiometabolic labs, hospital discharge summaries, outside referral letters, and any imaging on disc. The more we have in advance, the more useful the visit. Our team will tell you exactly how to transmit records securely once your visit is booked. If you have a device with iOS software that can receive AirDrops, please bring it. De-identified information can be safely shared with your device.
Will the consultation include point-of-care ultrasound?
Yes. Every Expert Consultation includes a complete POCUS examination performed personally by Dr. Kedan during your visit. Cardiac POCUS is a handheld cardiac ultrasound that assesses chamber size and function, valves, pericardium, lung congestion, volume status, and the abdominal aorta. Dr. Kedan has performed over 45,000 POCUS exams and teaches the technique internationally.
Who is a good candidate for the Expert Consultation?
Patients seeking an expert second opinion on a cardiology diagnosis or recommendation; patients considering concierge membership; patients with a specific cardiovascular question they want addressed thoroughly in one visit; and patients with complex specialty care who want a renowned cardiologist's read on the whole picture.
Does Cardiolucent accept insurance for the consultation?
Cardiolucent operates outside of insurance networks. Patients frequently submit visits for partial reimbursement under out-of-network benefits, and we provide the documentation needed to do so. Diagnostic studies ordered outside our office (advanced imaging, advanced labs) often go through your regular insurance.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Use the contact form on this page or call the office directly. We'll confirm a visit time and walk you through how to send your prior records securely so they're ready for Dr. Kedan's review before you arrive.

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