Shashank S. Desai
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Shashank S. Desai

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
3300 Gallows Rd, IHVI Heart Failure/Transplant, 
Falls Church, VA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
7
conditions
3300 Gallows Rd, IHVI Heart Failure/Transplant, 
Falls Church, VA 

Overview

Shashank Desai is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, and Heart Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

University Of Chicago

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Training Specialty: Internal Medicine 6/01/1994 - 6/30/1997

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Training Specialty: Heart Failure/Transplant 7/01/1999 - 7/31/2000
University of Pennsylvania Training Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease 7/01/1997 - 6/30/2000

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Inova Heart Failure/Transplant
3300 Gallows Rd, IHVI Heart Failure/Transplant, Falls Church, VA 22042
Other Locations
44035 Riverside Pkwy, 120, Leesburg, VA 20176
Inova Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant - Oakville
400 Fannon St, 3rd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22301

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shashank S. Desai

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shashank S. Desai?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shashank S. Desai by calling their office at 703-776-7075. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shashank S. Desai a top-rated expert for Cardiomyopathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shashank S. Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for 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. Shashank S. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Shashank S. Desai is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Shashank S. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Shashank S. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-776-7075 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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