Summary

Dr. Michelle Kittleson is a cardiovascular disease specialist who brings over three decades of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and holds a PhD, reflecting her deep commitment to both clinical care and research. Dr. Kittleson completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, followed by fellowships at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. She provides care in English.

Dr. Kittleson practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, with locations in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California. She specializes in treating heart muscle diseases like cardiomyopathy and irregular heart rhythms. Her expertise includes performing heart imaging tests such as contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Kittleson 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 31 years of experience
  • 74 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
  • 34 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Locations

Michelle M Kittleson has 2 locations

Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai - Beverly Hills

127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6100Los Angeles, CA 90048

Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center

8670 Wilshire Blvd Fl 2Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Michelle M Kittleson, MD, PhDDr. Abhishek Sinha, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDAndrea Marcia Ennis
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.6 
31 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
Los Angeles , CAEncino , CAWinter Park , FLLos Angeles , CA
Med School: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michelle M Kittleson

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareMore
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan - PPO
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optima Health
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Positive Health Care
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Michelle M Kittleson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Michelle M Kittleson has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Michelle M Kittleson holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD in 2006 and Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD in 2006.

Residency

Completed their residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA in 2002.

Medical School

Graduated from Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT in 1999 and Harvard College, Cambridge, MA in 1995.

NPI Number

Michelle M Kittleson's NPI number is 1972607216.

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Michelle Kittleson is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
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