Summary

Dr. Pooja Desai is a cardiovascular disease specialist with a focus on pediatric cardiology who has dedicated 18 years to caring for children with heart conditions. She completed her medical education at D.Y. Patil Medical College before pursuing residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, finishing in 2012. Dr. Desai furthered her expertise through a fellowship at Louisiana State University, which she completed in 2015. She provides care in English for her patients and families.

Dr. Desai is affiliated with Children's Medical Center Plano and sees patients across multiple locations in Dallas, Plano, Prosper, and Fairview. Her practice focuses on treating children with both acquired and congenital heart disease, as well as providing specialized fetal cardiology services. She performs comprehensive cardiology evaluations and specialized fetal heart assessments to help diagnose heart conditions before birth. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 18 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Louisiana State University
  • 2 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Pooja Harshad Desai has 4 locations

Pediatric Heart Specialists Dallas

7557 Rambler Rd Ste 290Dallas, TX 75231
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

Children's Health Specialty Center 2 Plano

7211 Preston Rd Ste T4100Plano, TX 75024
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

Children's Health Specialty Center Prosper

1300 CHILDRENS WAYPROSPER, TX 75078
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

Children's Health Specialty Center Fairview

195 Murray Farm Dr Ste 100Fairview, TX 75069
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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18 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Gujarati Speaks Spanish, Korean, English Speaks English
Dallas , TXPlano , TXMckinney , TXKaty , TX
Med School: D.Y. Patil Medical College Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Pooja Harshad Desai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Quiktrip
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Pooja Harshad Desai has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Pooja Harshad Desai has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Cardiologist
  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Pooja Harshad Desai holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Louisiana State University in 2015.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston in 2012.

Medical School

Graduated from D.Y. Patil Medical College in 2008.

NPI Number

Pooja Harshad Desai's NPI number is 1093945172.

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Which hospitals is Pooja Desai affiliated with?
Pooja Desai is affiliated with Childrens Medical Center Plano.
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What languages does Pooja Desai speak?
Pooja Desai speaks English.

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