Aken Desai
Expertise in
11
conditions
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 top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Heart Block, Patent Foramen Ovale, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program (2014)

Specialties

Internal Medicine
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

Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority
Valley View Hospital Association

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Denver Health Medical Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCHealth Heart & Vascular Center - Anschutz
12505 E. 16th Ave, Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2, 3rd Floor, Aurora, CO 80045
Other Locations
CU Medicine Cardiology
1500 Park Central Drive, Suite 401, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
UCHealth Structural Heart and Valve Clinic - 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.

Angioplasty
Heart Attack
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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aken Desai

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aken Desai?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Aken Desai by calling their office at 720-848-5300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Aken 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 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 Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Aken Desai is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Heart Block, and Patent Foramen Ovale. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

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

Yes. Dr. Aken Desai has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Aken 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 Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Aken 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.

Areas of Expertise

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