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February 7, 2020
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 310.659.0715
Cedars Sinai Medical Office Towers
8635 West Third Street Suite 890W
Los Angeles CA 90048
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Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health e-Newsletter This complimentary monthly educational service is for our patients and their families but please forward it to anyone who might find it of interest. Click here to enter our website and learn more about our practice. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.
 | Today Friday, February 7, 2020 is National Wear Red Day! |
Enhanced Access Membership Program (EAMP) 2020 The Patient-Physician Relationship is The True Core of Optimal Medical Care "It is far more important to know what person has the disease than what disease the person has." - attributed to Hippocrates, the father of Western Medicine. - Personalized concierge services not covered by private insurance or Medicare
- Three annual membership options to choose from. Patients choose what works best for them
- Monthly payment options for current EAMP members renewing prior to the end of the year are available. Discounted fees for current EAMP members renewing at the same or higher level when pain in full by the end of the year.
- Increasing levels of priority and enhanced access for routine appointments and testing and to speak with you cardiologist on routine matters.
 Priority completion of administrative paper-work and fees waived.- Global CARE coverage (for concierge level members). Critical care air rescue and evacuation anywhere in the world with the coordination of your cardiologist and the Cleveland Clinic.
- Validated parking (Premier and Concierge members)
- Convenient VIP parking for Concierge members for office visits
Current members should look for renewal information in the mail this month or speak to our staff when visiting our office before the end of the year. If you are not a current EAMP member, and wish to maximize your experience with our office and your top-tier cardiologist, click here for more information or call our practice manager, Lilly Garzona or EAMP representative Kahlia Bundle at 310.659.0715.
 | Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute cardiologist Dr. Mark Urman has been named a Top Doctor once again by Los Angeles Magazine |
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