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Dr. Kirit Desai, MD

Cardiology* Age 73
Dr. Kirit Desai, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Kirit Desai, MD

Cardiology* Age 73
Bakersfield, CA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kirit Desai, MD is a Cardiologist in Bakersfield, CA.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University in 1977 and completed a residency at Edgewater Medical Center. Dr. Kirit Desai, MD is a Cardiologist in Bakersfield, CA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Bakersfield Heart Hospital, Sierra View Medical Center, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Septal Defect and Atherosclerosis of Aorta among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Septal Defect
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Septal Defect
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Septal Defect
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Palpitations
Hypertension
Tetralogy of Fallot
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
High Cholesterol
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Septal Defect
Angioplasty
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Angiography
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • One Health
  • LocalPlus
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Secure Horizons
    PacifiCare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Health Net
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Central Cardiology Medical Clinic
    2901 Sillect Ave Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 432-7824
  2. 2 Sillect Orthopedic Group
    2901 Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 323-8384
  3. 3 Code 4 Acupuncture
    3402 Mt Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA 93225
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 716-4754

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.7
Based on 12 Reviews
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Mar 24, 2020
incredible doctor! appreciate everything!
— Mar 24, 2020
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Elizabeth Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Edgewater Medical Center
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Columbus Hospital
    1985
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. Kirit Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Septal Defect and Atherosclerosis of Aorta. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kirit Desai, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Bakersfield Heart Hospital, Sierra View Medical Center, Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kirit Desai, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

  • Bakersfield Heart Hospital

    3001 Sillect Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Sierra View Medical Center

    465 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA

  • Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

    1100 Magellan Dr, Tehachapi, CA

  • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

    420 34th St, Bakersfield, CA

  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

    1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA