Sapna Desai, MD

Dr. Sapna Desai earned her medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine in College Station, Texas in 2002. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. 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 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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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January 2023

Absolutely LOVE Dr. Desai. She has always been angel for me.

September 2022

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

June 2022

Answered every question.

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!

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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😊

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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!

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.

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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!

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.

May 2023

Dr.Desai Had the courage to voice her opinion about my treatment and to change the direction.As a result I am feeling better than I have felt in two years.And have returned to work and enjoy life.I feel that I am in good hands.I know this may not last but I am enjoying the time she has given me.

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July 2021

Love her. Very polite and professional. Look forward to my next appointment.

Without a doubt, one of the best Dr.'s I have.

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