Sapna Desai, MD

Medical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support Program
Section Head, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant

4.9 of 5 Stars
Based on 25 Patient Verified Ratings

Dr. Sapna Desai earned her medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine in College Station in 2002. She completed her residency in internal medicine & fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Desai also completed a fellowship in heart failure and cardiac transplant at Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics in Stanford, California.

Dr. Desai is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases & nuclear cardiology. Her specialty is the treatment of advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation. She practices Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.

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Medical Education

Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine

Internship

Rush University Medical Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Residency

Rush University Medical Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Fellowship

Rush University Medical Center
Field of Study: Cardiovascular Medicine

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Field of Study: Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant Cardiology

Rush University Medical Center
Field of Study: Cardiovascular Medicine

Rush University Medical Center
Field of Study: Cardiovascular Diseases

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Field of Study: Heart Failure/Transplant

American Board of Internal Medicine

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September 2022

Took time to explain upcoming procedure and gave a handout with information

June 2022

Answered every question.

April 2022

My experience w/ Dr. Desai was very good. I think she is an excellent dr.

February 2022

The heart transplant team is phenomenal. Debi, Raylene, and Dr. Desai take time to hear and know each patient in order to provide them with the best individual care possible. I’m very grateful for their help in helping me stay healthy 13 years post heart transplant!

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Thank you for telling us about our wonderful team! They work tirelessly to ensure that every patient receives the best quality of care. They will love to hear about your kind words! We wish you all the best!

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March 2022

Excellent professional, that care a lot about my conditions and I will always be graceful for all Dr. Desai has done for me.

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We're happy that we were able to provide good care and customer service for our patients. We wish you all the best!

Dr Desai is the best. She listens, ask questions, takes your concerns into consideration. She is a nice heart transplant doctor. She knows what she is doing and won't steer you wrong. This was my first time meeting her and she gave more information to me than the 1st heart transplant doctor I seen gave.

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We're glad to hear it! We certainly aim to be the best! We really appreciate your review, thank you for choosing us as your healthcare provider!

I really enjoyed meeting Dr. Desai. She is a very pleasant and knowledgeable Dr., all my questions were answered, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to a family member or friend. I left there knowing exactly what was going on with my body as everything was checked during my visit. If you are looking for a specialist in cardiology do yourself a favor and set up a appointment with her.

Our Response:
Thank you for your kind words. Our staff's knowledge, compassion, and expertise are what make us a trusted healthcare provider. Have a great day!

May 2022

Dr. Desai is always very professional, but caring as well. She is never insulting nor condescending. She is one of my favorites!

All the doctors and staff are amazing and so kind!! But Desai always kept me updated on what was going on Abby’s never left me wondering about anything!

Our Response:
Our team is always ready to provide excellent service, and compassionate care. They will appreciate your kind words. We wish you all the best!

July 2022

This facility was very easy to navigate. Everyone was very helpful from the valet parking attendant to the doctor and nurses. Dr Desai was very informative and helpful and willing to work with us through medication. We were assigned a clinical transplant coordinator which will be very helpful for future communication purposes. The whole experience was very positive. We want to thank them for their services and expertise😊

August 2022

Very specific and professional

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We're all about great people and exceptional service. We will let our team know about your wonderful feedback. We appreciate the review and we hope you continue to heal and get back to what you love.

Dr. Desai is amazing. She is very competent while being friendly & caring at the same time. She answered all of my questions, put me at ease & calmed my fears. I am thrilled to have her as my Dr. & would recommend her to my family & friends. I'm confident that I will receive the best treatment possible under her care.

My name i lacey Bartlett I had a lvad put in there the drs are amazing and so is the nurses.dr Desai is the sweetest ever

December 2022

I love 💕 my doctor she everything to me.

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It's so good to see that you had a positive experience with us. We work hard to make sure our patients receive the best quality of care. Thank you!

January 2023

Always very professional. Feel as she really cares what’s going on and she takes the time to look at my chart and doesn’t seem to be in a rush.

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