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Xinjiang Cai, MD, Cardiology, Los Angeles, CA

XinjiangCaiMDPhD

Cardiology • Los Angeles, CA

Cardiologist and Physician Scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles

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  • Office

    100 Medical Plaza
    Suite 630w
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-825-9011
    Fax+1 310-825-9012

Summary

  • Dr. Cai is a cardiologist and physician scientist at UCLA Health. He is passionate about Patient-Centered Clinical Care, Cardiovascular Health and Translational Cardiovascular Research.

    He completed Cardiology Fellowship at the Specialty Training and Advanced Research (STAR) Program at UCLA and Internal Medicine Residency Training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (VA).

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2018 - 2022
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Bronx)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Bronx)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016 - 2018
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Bronx)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Bronx)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2015 - 2016
  • Hunan Medical University
    Hunan Medical UniversityClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • TRANSIENT PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM, A CASE REPORT  
    Mewani V, Dhillon S, Cai, X and Wang, X., AACE Clinical Case Reports, 8/6/2015
  • Iodine Deficiency–Induced Goiter in Central New Jersey: A Case Series.  
    Chow A, Cai X, Sophia Hu, Wang X, AACE Clinical Case Reports, 1/1/2015

Abstracts/Posters

  • [Board 369] Resistin Aggravates Atherosclerosis in ApoE-/ Mice and Is Elevated in Human Atherosclerotic Lesions
    Xinjiang Cai, 2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans, New Orleans, 3/17/2019
  • [Board 258] Restrictive Cardiac Filling Associated With Large Left Pleural Effusion and Acute Pericarditis Is Alleviated by Thoracentesis
    Xinjiang Cai, 2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans, New Orleans, 3/16/2019

Press Mentions

  • Chinese Immigrants from LA Fare Worse in Heart Study Than Chicagoans
    Chinese Immigrants from LA Fare Worse in Heart Study Than ChicagoansSeptember 19th, 2024
  • Chinese American Immigrants Face Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Depending on Length of Residence and Location in the U.S.
    Chinese American Immigrants Face Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Depending on Length of Residence and Location in the U.S.September 5th, 2024

Grant Support

  • Postdoctoral FellowshipAmerican Heart Association2007–2009
  • Research ScholarshipAlberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research2001–2004

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