Aken A. Desai
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Aken A. Desai

Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
12505 E. 16th Ave, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 3rd Floor, 
Aurora, CO 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
11
conditions
12505 E. 16th Ave, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 3rd Floor, 
Aurora, CO 

Overview

I strive to provide personalized, compassionate and thoughtful care of patient with complex coronary disease, heart valve disorders and holes in the heart.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Heart Block, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CO

Fellowships

William Beaumont Hospital Program (2018)
University of Colorado (2019)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2017)

Hospital Affiliations

Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority
Valley View Hospital Association

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Denver Health Medical Plan
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Medica
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Medicaid
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SelectHealth
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

UCHealth Heart & Vascular Center - Anschutz
12505 E. 16th Ave, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 3rd Floor, Aurora, CO 80045

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Desai has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Heart Attack
Angioplasty
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Angina
Peripheral Artery Disease

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

Edwards PASCAL TrAnScatheter Valve RePair System Pivotal Clinical Trial (CLASP IID/IIF): A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System Compared to Abbott MitraClip in Patients With Mitral Regurgitation
Edwards PASCAL TrAnScatheter Valve RePair System Pivotal Clinical Trial (CLASP IID/IIF): A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System Compared to Abbott MitraClip in Patients With Mitral Regurgitation
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

7 Total Publications

Multicenter Experience With a Novel Real-Time 3-Dimensional Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter to Guide Interventional Cardiac Procedures.
Multicenter Experience With a Novel Real-Time 3-Dimensional Intracardiac Echocardiography Catheter to Guide Interventional Cardiac Procedures.
Journal: Journal of the American Heart Association
Published: March 13, 2025
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Is Dr. Aken A. Desai a top-rated expert for Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aken A. Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Aken A. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Aken A. Desai is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Heart Block, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Aken A. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Aken A. Desai has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Aken A. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Aken A. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Aken A. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 720-848-5300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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