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Summary
Dr. Holly Desena treats congenital heart disease, alcohol or drug blackouts, and altered level of consciousness, and performs electrocardiograms, dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and Doppler echocardiograms. She practices cardiology, pediatrics, and critical care medicine and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Desena is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and sees patients in Hickory, North Carolina, and Rock Hill, South Carolina. She completed her residency at Tulane University and received her MD from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 19 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- Tulane University
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 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
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| Cardiology | Cardiology | Nurse Practitioner | Critical Care Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 19 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Hickory , NC | Cambridge , MA | Hickory , NC | Lenoir , NC |
| Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: The Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University | |
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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
Dr. Holly Capitano Desena holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Tulane University.
Medical School
Graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine in 2007.
NPI Number
Dr. Desena's NPI number is 1912188483.
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- Dr. Holly Desena's office is located at 1781 Tate Blvd SE Ste 203, Hickory, NC, 28602.
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