0 reviews
Summary
Dr. Holly Desena specializes in cardiovascular disease with additional expertise in pediatrics and critical care medicine. She earned her medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency at Tulane University. With 19 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Desena brings extensive knowledge to her specialized practice.
Dr. Desena is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and practices at multiple locations including Levine Children's Congenital Heart Center in Hickory, North Carolina, Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, and Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She focuses on treating congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, and cardiac arrhythmia. Her procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and doppler echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular conditions.
Dr. Desena is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and practices at multiple locations including Levine Children's Congenital Heart Center in Hickory, North Carolina, Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, and Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She focuses on treating congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, and cardiac arrhythmia. Her procedural expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and doppler echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and diagnose cardiovascular conditions.
AI-generated from data on this provider profile.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 19 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- Tulane University
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Holly Capitano Desena has 3 locationsLevine Childrens Congenital Heart Center
1781 Tate Blvd SE Ste 203Hickory, NC 28602 Tel: (704) 381-3970
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Compare with Similar Doctors
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Dr. Holly Capitano Desena, MD | Dr. Dana Weisshaar, MD | Dr. Anne Schreck Mckaraher | Dr. Mark Douglas Messenger |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 19 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Hickory , NC | Cambridge , MA | Hickory , NC | Statesville , NC |
| Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine | Med School: Schulich School Of Medicine & Dentistry |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Holly Capitano Desena
Medical Specialties
Dr. Holly Capitano Desena has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Holly Capitano Desena has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
19 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Tulane University
Medical School
Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 2007
Similar doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Holly Desena accepting new patients?
- Dr. Holly Desena is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Holly Desena's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Holly Desena affiliated with?
- Dr. Holly Desena is affiliated with Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Holly Desena's office located?
- Dr. Holly Desena's office is located at 1781 Tate Blvd SE Ste 203, Hickory, NC, 28602.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Holly Desena?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Holly Desena here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. Holly Desena accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Holly Desena has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.




