Overview
Dr. Anjali Desai is an internist who specializes in cardiology for patients ages 18 and older. She specializes in the prevention and management of cardiovascular diseases and complex cardiac conditions including heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure. She conducts consults; reviews medical histories; orders and interprets diagnostic tests; prescribes mediations; offers lifestyle counseling; and performs certain procedures such as stent placements. Dr. Desai is passionate about providing quality, individualized care to her cardiology patients, educating them about their disease and how they can better manage or improve their condition and overall health. Dr. Desai is with the Division of Cardiology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is also a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. Fun fact: Dr. Desai enjoys cooking healthy foods, reading, hiking, listening to podcasts, hosting dinner parties, and traveling.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Unstable Angina, and Parathyroidectomy.
Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63117
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.
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. Anjali Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anjali Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anjali Desai by calling their office at 314-617-3001. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anjali Desai a top-rated expert for Double Aortic Arch?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anjali Desai is classified as an Experienced expert for Double Aortic Arch, 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. Anjali Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Anjali Desai is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Anjali Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anjali Desai has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Double Aortic Arch. You can view a list of Dr. Anjali Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anjali Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Anjali Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-3001 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Heart AttackDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Unstable AnginaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.