Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. Nihar R. Desai

Cardiology
Yale New Haven Hospital
20 York St, 
New Haven,, CT 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
13
conditions
Yale New Haven Hospital
20 York St, 
New Haven,, CT 

Overview

Nihar Desai is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Haven,, Connecticut.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 405 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Yale-New Haven Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO

Locations

Yale New Haven Hospital
20 York St, New Haven,, CT 06510
Other Locations
Cape Cod Hospital
27 Park St, Hyannis,, MA 02601

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

Pragmatic Trial of Messaging to Providers About Treatment of Hyperlipidemia (PROMPT-LIPID)
Pragmatic Trial of Messaging to Providers About Treatment of Hyperlipidemia (PROMPT-LIPID)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

405 Total Publications

Secondary use and scholarly impact of a portfolio of clinical trials with shared individual participant level data: cross sectional study.
Secondary use and scholarly impact of a portfolio of clinical trials with shared individual participant level data: cross sectional study.
Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.)
Published: September 02, 2026
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How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nihar R. Desai?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nihar R. Desai by calling their office at 203-767-6399. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nihar R. Desai a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nihar R. Desai is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Failure, 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. Nihar R. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Nihar R. Desai is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Heart Attack, and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Nihar R. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nihar R. Desai has published 405 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Nihar R. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nihar R. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Nihar R. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-767-6399 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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