Dr. Shashank S. Desai
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.
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Locations
3300 Gallows Rd, IHVI Heart Failure/Transplant, Falls Church, VA 22042
400 Fannon St, 3rd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22301
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
Robert Cole is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Cole is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.
Inova Heart Failure/Transplant
Dr. Vanessa Blumer is a specialty care physician board certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, and internal medicine. She joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2010. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Blumer was a fellow in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Blumer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Heart Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
Inova Health Care Services
Shashank Sinha is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Sinha is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Sinha is currently accepting new patients.
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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shashank S. Desai has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiomyopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Shashank S. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
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.
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- Distinguished
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart FailureDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Advanced
- Heart AttackDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart TransplantDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Experienced
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- MyocarditisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.