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Dr. Rajan Garg MD

Speciality: Critical Care

About Dr. Rajan Garg MD

Dr. Rajan Garg, M.D., is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine with extensive experience in the care of critically ill patients. He specializes in the management of complex medical conditions in intensive care settings, with a focus on evidence-based and patient-centered treatment.Dr. Garg earned his medical degree from Dayanand Medical College & Hospital in Ludhiana, India. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine in the United States, followed by fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine. He is recognized for his clinical expertise in critical care and his commitment to improving patient outcomes through high-quality, compassionate care.

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Critical Care Board Certification
American Board of Critical Medicine (09/2015 - Present)
ABIM Internal Medicine Board Certification
American Board of Critical Medicine (08/2013 - Present)
ACLS and BLS Certifications
American Heart Association (02/2021 - 02/2023)
ENLS Certification
Neurocritical Care Society (01-2021)

Professional Experience

Institution Location Duration Position
Prime Hospital Redding, CA 01/2022 - 01/2023 ICU Medical Director
Alvarado Hospital San Diego, CA 01/2022 - 03/2023 ICU Medical Director
Torrance Memorial Hospital Torrance, CA 01/2021 - 03/2023 Medical Director, Nocturnist ICU Program
USC Arcadia Hospital Arcadia, CA 12/2020 - Current ICU Medical Director
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Los Angeles, CA 07/2018 - Current ICU Medical Director
Glendale Memorial Medical Center Glendale, CA 03/2020 - 07/2020 ICU Medical Director
California Hospital Medical Center Los Angeles, CA 09/2017 - 07/2019 Associate ICU Medical Director
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center Los Angeles, CA 04/2017 - 08/2017 Teaching Faculty, Department of Critical Care Medicine
Kaweah Delta Health District Visalia, CA 05/2015 - 03/2017 Teaching Faculty, Department of Critical Care Medicine

Education & Training

Institution Location Year Program
Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL 07/2013 - 06/2015 Critical Care Fellowship (Postdoctoral Training)
Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trenton, NJ 07/2010 - 06/2013 Internal Medicine Residency (Postdoctoral Training)
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana, India 08/2000 - 06/2006 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Research & Publications

Impact of Candida Colonization to Predict Candidemia in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Authors: Rajan Garg, et al.
Abstract, SCCM 2017 • 2017
Cerebrovascular Events in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease on Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agent
Authors: Rajan Garg, et al.
Stroke, 44(Suppl 1), A206-A206 • 2014
PRES Syndrome: Clinical and Radiological Associations
Authors: Rajan Garg, et al.
AAN 2014 • 2014
RV Dysfunction as a Strong Predictor of Developing Atrial Fibrillation in Acutely Decompensated Systolic Heart Failure Patients
Authors: Rajan Garg, et al.
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., March 10, 2009; 53: A100 A143 • 2019