Dr. Ranjit Singh Rajpal, F.A.C.C., F.A.C.P. received a classic British medical education in India. He graduated with the distinction of Highest Honors from Government Medical College Patiala, in Punjab, India. He subsequently completed an internship in medicine and surgery. Dr. Rajpal then continued his training in the United States, where he completed postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey from 1975-1978 and postdoctoral fellowship training in cardiovascular medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 1978-1980. In 1980, Dr. Rajpal moved to Madera to practice as a cardiovascular specialist.
Dr. Rajpal is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (F.A.C.P.) and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (F.A.C.C.). Dr. Rajpal is also a staff cardiologist at Madera Community Hospital, St. Agnes Medical Center, and Community Regional Medical Center of Fresno. He is actively involved in the affairs of the American Heart Association and has served on the Board of Directors for its Central Valley Chapter.
Dr. Rajpal is also actively involved in health education of physicians, paramedics, nurses, and the general public. He initiated the Annual Cardiology Symposium in 1980 and continues to direct this event three decades later. The Symposium brings cardiology researchers from institutions around the country to Madera to share the latest technologies and applications with Central Valley physicians.
Dr. Rajpal is also an active member of the Fresno Madera Medical Society. He has served on various committees and as a member of the Board of Directors. He is currently serving as President of the Fresno Madera Medical Society for the 2012-2013 year.
Dr. Rajpal lives in Madera with his family. He is actively involved in community work outside of medicine. As a proud member of the distinctive Sikh American community, Dr. Rajpal serves as a leader with the Sikh Council of Central California, helping it in reaching its objectives to make a better, more cohesive and peaceful society.
Take good care of your heart, and it will take good care of you. By following these basic guidelines, you can help keep your heart strong and healthy for a lifetime!
Smoking doubles your risk of a heart attack and increases your risk of sudden cardiac death by up to 4 times. The Central Valley Cardiovascular Center offers classes on quitting smoking. Please ask for details.
The higher your blood pressure, the greater your risk of stroke, heart attack or congestive heart failure.
With a few modifications in your diet, you can keep your blood cholesterol level out of danger zone. Watch your intake of fatty meals, butter, lard, dairy products and eggs yolks.
Being overweight puts unnecessary strain on your heart, and leads to other risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
By exercising at least 3 days a week for a minimum of 20 minutes, you can keep your heart muscle healthy and pumping strong!