Overview
Kirit Desai is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Atherosclerosis.
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Locations
7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 566, Houston, TX 77074
Dr. Biswajit Kar earned his medical degree from the University of Delhi in New Delhi, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also finished a fellowship in cardiology and interventional cardiology. During his residency, he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. A professor of medicine in the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), He Dr. Kar is chief of the medical division of the Center for Advanced Heart Failure at Larry D. Johnson Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Kar has practiced medicine in Houston since 1995 and is board certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He specializes in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, and his clinical interests include advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical assist devices, high-risk coronary interventions, structural heart disease and cardiogenic shock. Patients value Dr. Kar’s exceptional listening skills and his ability to explain conditions and answer questions. They also say he doesn’t rush through appointments. Dr. Kar is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Artificial Organs, American College of Physicians, Heart Failure Society of America and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Kar is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kirit Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kirit Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kirit Desai by calling their office at 713-988-6850. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kirit Desai a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kirit Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Arrhythmias, 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. Kirit Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Kirit Desai is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Familial Ventricular Tachycardia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Kirit Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Kirit Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-988-6850 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
- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
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- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Cytochrome C Oxidase DeficiencyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
