Overview
Shashank Desai is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 6 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. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3300 Gallows Rd, IHVI Heart Failure/Transplant, Falls Church, VA 22042
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.
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Inova Health Care Services
Robert Cole is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Leesburg, 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 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.
Inova Heart Failure/Transplant
Dr. Sumeet Mitter is a specialty care physician board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He joined Inova in 2023 and has been practicing since 2011. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Mitter was an attending physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY; Assistant Professor of Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY; Director of the Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Program at Mount Sinai; Director of Mount Sinai’s Amyloidosis Program; and Associate Program Director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship at Mount Sinai. Dr. Mitter is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Amyloidosis, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mitter 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.
- 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)
- Heart TransplantDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- MyocarditisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peripartum CardiomyopathyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.