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Dr. Akshay Desai, MD

Cardiology* Age 53
Dr. Akshay Desai, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Akshay Desai, MD is a Cardiologist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Akshay Desai, MD
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Dr. Akshay Desai, MD

Cardiology* Age 53
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Akshay Desai, MD is a Cardiologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1998 and completed a residency at BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL.Dr. Akshay Desai, MD is a Cardiologist in Boston, MA and has 26 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Genesys Heart Center and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Acute Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated and Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Congestive Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chest Pain
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Granulomatosis
Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Syncope
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Systemic Vasculitis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Heart Transplant
Heart Xenotransplant
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Repair
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Brigham and Women's Hospital
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
  2. 2 Brigham and Women's Hospital, Heart and Vascular Center
    70 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
  3. 3 Brigham and Women's Harbor Medical Associates-South Weymouth Internal Medicine
    541 Main St Ste 400, South Weymouth, MA 02190

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.3
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Nov 02, 2023
I have been fortunate to have Dr. Desai as my cardiologist since 2015. He is extremely knowledgeable and answers all my questions. He has a wonderful personality and cares deeply for his patients.
Nancy Draper — Nov 02, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Akshay Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated and Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Akshay Desai, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Akshay Desai, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA