Summary

Dr. Nimesh Desai is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in complex heart and chest procedures. They focus on treating serious cardiovascular conditions that require surgical intervention. Dr. Desai speaks both English and Spanish, allowing them to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Desai practices at several prestigious locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital. They treat patients with conditions such as aortic valve stenosis, thoracic aortic aneurysms, and heart valve disease. Dr. Desai performs advanced procedures including aortic valve replacement, transcatheter aortic valve implantation, and the Bentall procedure. Patients have given Dr. Desai an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Nimesh D Desai has 3 locations

Pennsylvania Hospital Cardiac Surgery

800 Walnut St Fl 19Philadelphia, PA 19107
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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Dr. Nimesh D Desai, MDJaclyn A. Azzara, PA-CPatricia A. Kroekel, CRNPDr. Maxim Y. Gluhovsky, MD
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
3.6 
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Philadelphia , PALanghorne , PALanghorne , PALanghorne , PA
Med School: Sackler School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nimesh D Desai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Intergroup Services
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nimesh D Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nimesh D Desai has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Esophagitis
  • Heart Diseases
  • Marfan Syndrome
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

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Dr. Nimesh D Desai speaks English and Spanish.

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