Summary

Dr. Bakul Desai specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and completed his residency at Community Medical Center. With 51 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions, Dr. Desai provides comprehensive care for both cardiac and general internal medicine needs. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Desai is affiliated with Saint Michaels Medical Center and practices in Jersey City and North Bergen, New Jersey. He focuses on treating breathing problems and high blood pressure, helping patients manage these common but serious conditions. His expertise includes performing heart monitoring tests like EKGs and specialized imaging studies such as contrast echocardiography and Doppler ultrasound to evaluate blood flow. Patients rate him 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 51 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Community Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Bakul Indubhai Desai has 2 locations

Dr. Bakul Indubhai Desai

600 Peronia Ave Fl 8Jersey City, NJ 07306
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:30 pm
ThuClosed
Fri9:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Palisades Medical Center

7600 River RdNorth Bergen, NJ 07047

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
51 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil Speaks English
Jersey City , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College Med School: Seth G S Medical College Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bakul Indubhai Desai

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bakul Indubhai Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bakul Indubhai Desai has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

Dr. Bakul Indubhai Desai holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Community Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Desai's NPI number is 1376654624.

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Dr. Bakul Desai speaks English and Spanish.
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