--- title: "Dr. Rajan L. Shah | Cardiologist in Oakland, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Rajan L. Shah, M.D. practices Cardiovascular Disease and Electrophysiology in Oakland, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rajan-l-shah-1046248134" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Rajan L. Shah, M.D. ![Rajan L. Shah, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/z0Of5RIkbmVpDaB9qgT847vgodwS8kCiYLSQp9NeXRY/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(242 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Rajan L. Shah, M.D. ## Cardiovascular Disease - Accepting new patients ## Electrophysiology [365 Hawthorne AvenueSuite 203Oakland, CA 94609](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=365+Hawthorne+Avenue+Oakland%2C+CA+94609+US) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rajan-l-shah-1046248134#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rajan-l-shah-1046248134#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rajan-l-shah-1046248134#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-rajan-l-shah-1046248134#provider-services) ## About Dr. Shah Languages English Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ## Education and training **Medical school:** Wayne State University School of Medicine **Residency:** LAC+USC Medical Center, Internal Medicine **Fellowship:** Wayne State University, Cardiovascular Disease, Stanford University, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology **Licensure and certification:** NBE Certified, Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography ## Board certifications - Cardiovascular Disease - Electrophysiology ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Sutter Eden Medical Center ### Medical groups - Sutter East Bay Medical Group **Research and advances in care** Clinical trials - [Heart Failure C2403 SYNCHRONICITY](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/clinical-trials/heart-failure-c2403-synchronicity-2046380092) Safety and Effectiveness of Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing Versus Conventional Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Heart Failure ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (20 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN) - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans **Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (14 plans)** ### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations - Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO) - Cigna International Plan - Cigna+Oscar Joint Venture Open Access Plus - Commercial HMO/POS - EPO Plan - Indemnity Plan - Joint Administration/ Payer Solutions - Network HMO/POS - Network Open Access (HMO) - Network Open Access (PPO) - Open Access Plus (PPO) - Point of Service Open Access (POS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [365 Hawthorne Avenue Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/365-hawthorne-avenue-care-center-1043247565) 365 Hawthorne Avenue Suite 203 Oakland, CA 94609 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=365+Hawthorne+Avenue+Oakland%2C+CA+94609+US) [510-204-8383](tel:+15102048383) 510-903-9035 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Arrhythmia Ablation - Arrhythmia Surgery - Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) - Complex Ablation - [Electrophysiology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/electrophysiology) - Ventricular Fibrillation Surgery - Ventricular Tachycardia Surgery ### Conditions - Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) - Atrial Fibrillation - Heart Rhythm Disorder - Sudden cardiac death - Supraventricular Tachycardia - Ventricular Arrhythmias - Ventricular Tachycardia ### Reasons for visit - Molecular and Genomic Cardiology ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Electrophysiology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/electrophysiology) - [Cardiovascular surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cardiovascular-surgery) - [Cardiovascular imaging and diagnostic services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cardiovascular-imaging-diagnostic) - [Coronary artery disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/coronary-artery-disease) - [Heart valve disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/heart-valve-disease) - [Peripheral vascular disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/peripheral-vascular-disease) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Cardiovascular+Disease%22%2C%22Electrophysiology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+365+Hawthorne+Avenue+Care+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.82060794158917%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.26330686542775%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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