Overview
Manan Desai, MD, was born and raised in western Gujarat, India. He completed his MS, general surgery training in 2006-2009 from B.J. Medical College in Ahmedabad and received his cardiac surgery training from India's premier medical institute, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (M.Ch., cardiothoracic and vascular surgery; 2010-2013). He was an attending physician in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery in India between 2013-2017. Dr. Desai moved to United States in 2017 in order to receive advanced training in congenital cardiac surgery, under the tutelage of one of the pioneers of congenital cardiac surgery, Richard Jonas, MD, (Fellowship in congenital cardiovascular surgery, 2017-2020). Dr. Desai then joined Stanford University and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital as visiting faculty (2020-2022) and worked with Frank Hanley, MD, and Dr. Ma in niche areas like VSD/PA/MAPCAS, William's Syndrome, anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries, heart transplantation and ventricular assist devices. Dr. Desai became an attending pediatric cardiac surgeon at Children's National Hospital to join the team led by Yves d'Udekem, MD, in May of 2022.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Truncus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, Tricuspid Atresia, Aortopulmonary Window, and Heart Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Manan Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Manan Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Manan Desai by calling their office at 888-884-2327. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Manan Desai a top-rated expert for Truncus Arteriosus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Manan Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Truncus Arteriosus, 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. Manan Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Manan Desai is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Truncus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Tricuspid Atresia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Manan Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Manan Desai has published 76 articles and abstracts on conditions like Truncus Arteriosus. You can view a list of Dr. Manan Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Manan Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Manan Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Tricuspid AtresiaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Tricuspid Atresia.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital TracheomalaciaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Tracheomalacia.
- FaintingDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Heart TransplantDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.