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Dr. Nimesh Desai, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Dr. Nimesh Desai, MD
3.6 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Nimesh Desai, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Nimesh Desai, MD
3.6 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Nimesh Desai, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nimesh Desai, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from University of Western Ontario. Dr. Nimesh Desai, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Aortic Dissection and Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Dissection
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Dissection
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Congenital Heart Defects
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Aortic Aneurysm
Heart Valve Disorders
Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Coarctation of the Aorta
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Tetralogy of Fallot
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Transposition of Great Arteries
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • Community Blue PPO
    BCBS PPO
    Performance Blue
    PPOBlue PPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • APCN Choice POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    OMNIA - Tier2 EPO
    Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    OMNIA HMO
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Personal Choice PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Liberty
    Freedom
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    BlueCard PPO
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral

Locations

  1. 1 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  2. 2 Hospital of the University Pennsylvania Perelman Pharmacy
    3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 1, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
3.6
Based on 7 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 11, 2024
Dr. Desai is a good guy and treated my BAV with Severe Stenosis. I am not sure why a person is giving 2 stars for a review about the office. This is about the doctor.
— Oct 11, 2024
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Western Ontario
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Dissection and Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nimesh Desai, MD is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA