Expertise in
34
conditions

Dr. Hetal R. Bhakta

Cardiology
1100 N Palm Canyon Dr, 
Palm Springs, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
34
conditions
1100 N Palm Canyon Dr, 
Palm Springs, CA 

Overview

Hetal Bhakta is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Palm Springs, California.

Dr. Bhakta is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Bhakta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Bhakta is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles , Electrophysiology , 2008 - 2009

Hospital Affiliations

Desert Regional Medical Center
Eisenhower Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Humana
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Inland Empire Health Plan
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Kaiser Permanente
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Walgreens
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Locations

Desert Heart Rhythm Consultants, Inc.
1100 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Barostim Neo® - Baroreflex Activation Therapy® for Heart Failure
Barostim Neo® - Baroreflex Activation Therapy® for Heart Failure
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
DEFINE AFib Atrial Fibrillation - Development of a Predictive Model for Future Health Care Utilization From Measurements Collected From an Implantable Cardiac Monitor.
DEFINE AFib Atrial Fibrillation - Development of a Predictive Model for Future Health Care Utilization From Measurements Collected From an Implantable Cardiac Monitor.
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Strategic Management to Improve CRT Using Multi-Site Pacing Post Approval Study (Reference # C1918)
Strategic Management to Improve CRT Using Multi-Site Pacing Post Approval Study (Reference # C1918)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 03, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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2 Total Publications

Potential role of left atrial appendage closure in trauma patients with atrial fibrillation on anticoagulation.
Potential role of left atrial appendage closure in trauma patients with atrial fibrillation on anticoagulation.
Journal: Trauma surgery & acute care open
Published: August 12, 2025
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Is Dr. Hetal R. Bhakta a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hetal R. Bhakta is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Hetal R. Bhakta specialize in?

While Dr. Hetal R. Bhakta is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Arrhythmias. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Hetal R. Bhakta participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Hetal R. Bhakta has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Hetal R. Bhakta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Hetal R. Bhakta accept my insurance?

Dr. Hetal R. Bhakta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-883-1600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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