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Dr. Sapna Desai, MD

Cardiology* Age 45
Dr. Sapna Desai, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Sapna Desai, MD

Cardiology* Age 45
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sapna Desai, MD is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Sapna Desai, MD is a Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA. They currently practice at Ochsner Medical Center and are affiliated with Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital, St. Charles Parish Hospital, Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital, Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital East, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner Health Center-Hancock, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Saint Mary and Slidell Memorial Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Systolic Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. Dr. Desai is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest Pain
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constrictive Pericarditis
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Eisenmenger's Complex
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Idiopathic Hypotension
Infective Endocarditis
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Pompe Disease
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Syncope
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Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Heart Xenotransplant
Impella Device
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1514 Jefferson Hwy Fl 3, New Orleans, LA 70121
  2. 2 Covington
    71211 Highway 21 Ste B, Covington, LA 70433
  3. 3 Stanocola Home Health
    16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  4. 4 John Ochsner Heart And Vascular Institute-Slidell
    1051 Gause Blvd Ste 230, Slidell, LA 70458
  5. 5 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  6. 6 Stanocola Home Health
    16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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Patient Reviews
Feb 19, 2017
She is one of the best cardiologist I have seen, and I have seen a lot before and after my heart transplant. Extremely knowledgeable . And very very careing, I am so lucky to have her on my heart team. You can trust in her anything she recommends it will be for your best. She has literally been in my heart twice??. So will you marry me!
Phil Mayard in Abbeville La — Feb 19, 2017
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Korean
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiology
Transplant Surgery
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rush Medical College
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush University Medical Center - Chicago, IL
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford Univ-Stanford Hospital & Clins|Stanford University Hospital and Clinics - Stanford, CA
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Systolic Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure and Chronic Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Desai is able to speak Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. View profile to see all.

Dr. Sapna Desai, MD is affiliated with Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital, St. Charles Parish Hospital, Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital, Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Slidell Memorial Hospital East, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner Health Center-Hancock, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Saint Mary and Slidell Memorial Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center

    1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA

  • CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

    3330 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA

  • St. Charles Parish Hospital

    1057 Paul Maillard Rd, Luling, LA

  • Ochsner Saint Anne General Hospital

    4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA

  • Terrebonne General Health System

    8166 Main St, Houma, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Rapides Regional Medical Center

    211 4th St, Alexandria, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital East

    100 Medical Center Dr, Slidell, LA

  • Ochsner Acadia General Hospital

    1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA

  • Ochsner Health Center-Hancock

    149 Drinkwater Rd, Bay Saint Louis, MS

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner Saint Mary

    1125 Marguerite St, Morgan City, LA

  • Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA