At Vascular and Cardiac Institute, we combine world-class expertise with a personalized commitment to your vascular and cardiac health. Our practice is founded on the philosophy that advanced medical care should be accessible, proactive, and centered entirely around you. By utilizing the latest minimally invasive techniques, we provide sophisticated solutions tailored to your unique needs, helping you recover faster and return to the activities you love.
Our mission is to prioritize YOU—delivering comprehensive, patient-first care that empowers you to live a longer, healthier life.
Vascular Care & Interventional Cardiology
Vascular and Cardiac Institute proudly serves patients across the DFW Metroplex, including McKinney, Lewisville, Frisco, Plano, Allen, Richardson, Rowlett, Anna, Celina, Princeton, and Wylie. Our local clinics offer advanced heart and limb salvage care close to home.
FACC, FSCAI, ABVM-EE, DABVLM, RPVI
Dr. Makhija brings world-class vascular and cardiac care to the DFW community as a lead specialist at Vascular and Cardiac Institute. Board-certified and extensively published, she specializes in treating the most un-treatable vascular and cardiac conditions using cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques. After years of refining her skills in Manhattan’s high-volume medical landscape, she now provides sophisticated expertise in advanced limb salvage and comprehensive vascular and cardiac health care here in the DFW community.
Building on her experience in the nation’s premier medical hubs—from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles to the Mount Sinai in Manhattan—Dr. Mak is proud to serve the DFW community with a personalized, patient-centered model. By operating independently across multiple hospital systems, she maintains the flexibility to prioritize her patients' preferences over institutional protocols. Her philosophy is built on education and transparency, ensuring every patient is an informed partner in their own recovery.
Beyond the clinic, her commitment to healing extends globally through international medical missions to Honduras, where she treats advanced vascular disease in underserved communities. Whether addressing peripheral arterial disease to salvage limbs or complex coronary issues, Dr. Mak provides academic-level precision with one goal: helping patients recover faster and return to their daily lives with confidence.
| If you are experiencing... | It could be a sign of... | Our Advanced Solution! |
|---|---|---|
| Leg pain while walking (Claudication). | Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) | Minimally invasive arterial clearance. |
| Non-healing wounds or diabetic foot ulcers. | Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) | Limb-saving vascular reconstruction. |
| Sudden painful blue or purple toes. | Acute Limb Ischemia (ALI) | Urgent, life-saving thrombectomy. |
| Swelling, dull aching cramping in legs. | Chronic Venous Insufficiency | In-office, no-downtime vein ablation. |
| Rope-like or visible "web" veins. | Varicose & Spider Veins | Cosmetic vein removal therapy. |
| Persistent leg swelling or "heaviness." | May-Thurner Syndrome | Targeted venous stenting. |
| Sudden calf swelling, redness, or warmth. | DVT (Blood Clots) | Safe, rapid clot extraction. |
| Persistent foot or leg swelling. | Lymphedema | Advanced home-based compression therapy. |
| If you are experiencing... | It could be a sign of... | Our Advanced Solution! |
|---|---|---|
| Chest pain or shortness of breath. | Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | Complex PCI & stenting (Radial-First). |
| Fatigue, chest pain, or breathlessness. | Aortic Stenosis | Diagnostic screening & valve monitoring. |
| Heart palpitations or irregular rhythm. | Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) | Advanced rhythm management & cardioversion. |
| Uncontrolled blood pressure. | Resistant Hypertension | Renal artery evaluation & management. |
| Fainting spells or dizziness. | Syncope & Heart Block | Pacemaker evaluation & monitoring. |
| Swelling, fatigue, or breathlessness. | Congestive Heart Failure | Evidence-based heart function optimization. |
| High cholesterol or family history. | Preventive Cardiology | Advanced lipid & cardiac risk screening. |
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Need help? Call 214-814-0091 or Fax: 915-529-1979
We are a specialized, woman-led practice directed by Dr. Rakhee Makhija. As a single-provider clinic, Dr. Makhija personally oversees your care, combining world-class expertise with a personalized, patient-first approach to your vascular and cardiac health.
We have two convenient offices in North Texas to make it easy for you to see us! You can find Dr. Makhija and her team in McKinney and Lewisville. Each of our clinics is modern, friendly, and very easy to get to.
Yes, we accept Medicare and most major private insurance plans. If you are unsure about your coverage, please give our office a call—we are happy to verify it for you.
This is one of the best parts of our practice! Dr. Makhija uses tiny tools and very advanced methods instead of big surgeries. This means you heal much faster and usually get to go home the very same day. You can get back to your normal, happy life almost immediately.
Getting ready is easy! Please bring your photo ID, your insurance card, and a list of any medicines or vitamins you are currently taking. This helps Dr. Makhija learn all about your health so she can create the perfect plan just for you.
Scheduling is simple! You can click the Request consultation button on this page, or just give us a call at 214-814-0091. We'll find a time that works perfectly for your schedule at either of our locations.
