Sapna Desai

Sapna V. Desai, MD

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

4.8 of 5 Stars
Based on 44 Patient Verified Ratings

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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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School

Texas A&M University College of Medicine - College Station, TX

Residency

Rush University Medical Center - Chicago, IL

Fellowship

Stanford University Hospital and Clinics - Stanford, CA

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Cardiovascular Disease

April 2021

no complaints...good care

March 2021

Very good

Dr. Desai has provided life-changing care! I cannot express my gratitude sufficiently.

January 2021

Very satisfied with Dr. Desai.

December 2020

super caring dr

October 2020

Dr. Desai took her time explaining all important issues.

April 2018

She has been an awesome dr. for my mom.

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Thank you so much for this five star review, Monica! We are thrilled to see we provided your mom with top-notch care.

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January 2018

Dr. Desai is caring, professional, and compassionate.

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

September 2017

Dr. Desai is a great doctor. She is trustworthy, professional, and compassionate. She has helped me in my journey and I am greatful.

Our Response:
Thank you so much for this five star review, Vaughan! We are thrilled to hear that we provided you with top-notch care.

Dr. Desai is an amazing caring cardiologist! She is so compassionate and knowledgeable. I am so grateful to be in her care. She is the best of the best! Thank you Dr. Desai for everything you do for your patients!

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Thank you for your feedback. We're always happy to hear that we've provided an exceptional experience for our patients. We wish you all the best!

June 2021

Dr. Desai is very thorough and seems genuinely concerned for my well-being. I am so glad I was referred to her.

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May 2021

Dr Desai was prompt. She’s professional and kind. She is easy to talk to. She listens and responds to my concerns. I’m happy and lucky to have her on my team. She came to Baton Rouge from New Orleans, which saved me time and mileage. I’m sure it was a long day for her, and I appreciate it.

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Thank you for your kind words, we will make sure they reach our team. Best wishes!

Love how they treat as an individual

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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 2021

Dr Desai is one of the best loving and caring doctors I have ever met I can remember two times that I almost made a mistake and she stood right in there for me I can never forget and she will always be my first choice of doctors at any given time🥰

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Thank you for your great review. We strive to make every patient feel part of their treatment process. We'll make sure that our team hears about your feedback. Best wishes to you.

These LVAD members are the best ones I have had around me and caring for me

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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!

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