Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Sapna V. Desai

Transplant Surgery
1514 Jefferson Highway, 
New Orleans, LA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
4
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1514 Jefferson Highway, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Sapna Desai is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

East Jefferson General Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Slidell Memorial Hospital
St Charles Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
  • EPO
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  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Louisiana Healthcare Connections
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Managed Medicaid
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Other Locations
John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute - Slidell
1051 Gause Blvd, Suite 230, Slidell, LA 70458
Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal
16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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.

4 Clinical Trials

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System and Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) Compared to OMT Alone in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation
A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System and Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) Compared to OMT Alone in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ralinepag When Added to PAH Standard of Care or PAH Specific Background Therapy in Subjects With WHO Group 1 PAH
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ralinepag When Added to PAH Standard of Care or PAH Specific Background Therapy in Subjects With WHO Group 1 PAH
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ralinepag
Study Phase: Phase 3
Antiplatelet Removal and HemocompatIbility EventS With the HeartMate 3 Pump IDE Study
Antiplatelet Removal and HemocompatIbility EventS With the HeartMate 3 Pump IDE Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 27, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
An Open-label, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Treprostinil Inhalation Powder (TreT) in Subjects With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Currently Using Tyvaso
An Open-label, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Treprostinil Inhalation Powder (TreT) in Subjects With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Currently Using Tyvaso
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Treprostinil Inhalation Powder
Study Phase: Phase 1
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25 Total Publications

Preoperative pulmonary artery pulsatility index and early right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Preoperative pulmonary artery pulsatility index and early right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal: JHLT open
Published: August 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sapna V. Desai

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Is Dr. Sapna V. Desai a top-rated expert for Peripartum Cardiomyopathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sapna V. Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, 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. Sapna V. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Sapna V. Desai is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Sapna V. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sapna V. Desai has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Sapna V. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sapna V. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Sapna V. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-4721 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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