Mario C. Deng, MD
- Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology
About
Dr. Deng is an internationally recognized leader in heart transplant, mechanical circulatory support and the management of advanced heart failure. His research interests focus on the survival and quality-of-life benefit offered by heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support and other treatment options. Dr. Deng has been a pioneer in translating advances in basic science research into treatments for advanced heart failure, particularly addressing the interactions between the cardiovascular and immune systems.
Embedding systems biological outcome precision prediction tools
into the clinical framework of a humanistically sound high-tech modern
medicine practice is reflected in Dr Deng’s research collaboration with
Professor Federica Raia (UCLA SE&IS and DGSOM) in the “Relational
Medicine™” project. Together with Professor Raia, he developed the
Relational Medicine Theory with the core concept of the Relational Act
to improve the understanding and practice of modern medicine.
Curriculum Vitae: Download CV (pdf)
Dr. Mario Deng's Wikipedia page
UCLA Heart Transplant Program Five Year Report 2016
Professional Societies
- International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
- Relational Medicine Foundation
Languages
Education
Fellowships
Residencies
Internship
Degree
Recognitions
- Super doctors, Southern California, 2024
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2023, 2024
- 27 Top/Best Cardiologists, Forbes, 2023
Locations
Cardiovascular Center
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Medical Services
Videos
Research
Interests
- Deng Research Lab >
- New Book: Uncertainty, Decision-Making and Team Work in High-tech Healthcare (worldscientific.com)
Publications
In the News
- 27 Top Cardiologists, picked By Big Data (Source: forbes.com)
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2023, 2024
- 27 Top/Best Cardiologists, Forbes, 2023