Overview
Akshay Desai is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Low Blood Pressure, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Heart Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 532 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
70 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
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
Cardiovascular Center At Tufts Medical Center Inc
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Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc
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Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center
Scott Solomon is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Solomon is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Solomon is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akshay S. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akshay S. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akshay S. Desai by calling their office at 857-307-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akshay S. Desai a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akshay S. Desai is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), 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. Akshay S. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Akshay S. Desai is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, and Low Blood Pressure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Akshay S. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akshay S. Desai has published 532 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). You can view a list of Dr. Akshay S. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akshay S. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Akshay S. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 857-307-4100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Heart FailureDr. Desai isElite. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Distinguished
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- CardiomyopathyDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Advanced
- AtherosclerosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Giant Cell MyocarditisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Myocarditis.
- Heart AttackDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- HypertensionDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- MyocarditisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- Peripartum CardiomyopathyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
- SarcoidosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Cardiomyopathy Due to AnthracyclinesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- COVID-19Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- DextrocardiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia.
- Doxorubicin-Induced CardiomyopathyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy.
- EndocarditisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- EndoscopyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FaintingDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- High CholesterolDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Pompe DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pompe Disease.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Stable AnginaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- ThrombectomyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.