3.4
9 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan specializes in cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular surgery, and interventional cardiology. They completed medical school at Government Medical College Mysore and residency training at St John Hospital And Medical Center. With 34 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Desikan speaks both English and Spanish.
Dr. Desikan practices at Houston Methodist West Hospital in Katy, Texas. They treat patients with high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension. Common procedures they perform include electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Desikan 3.4 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Desikan practices at Houston Methodist West Hospital in Katy, Texas. They treat patients with high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension. Common procedures they perform include electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Desikan 3.4 out of 5 stars on average.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- 48 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- St John Hospital And Medical Center
- 1 written review
- 6 specialties
- 17 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Cardiology Center of Houston
20710 Westheimer PkwyKaty, TX 77450 Tel: (281) 646-9000
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 34 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Mandarin | Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu |
| Katy , TX | Cypress , TX | Cypress , TX | Houston , TX |
| Med School: Government Medical College Mysore | Med School: Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan | Med School: Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Medicine | Med School: Delhi University Maulana Azad Medical College |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kamalakannan Desikan
Medical Specialties
Kamalakannan Desikan has the following 6 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Kamalakannan Desikan has the following 17 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
Kamalakannan Desikan holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at St John Hospital And Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Government Medical College Mysore in 1995 and Mysore Medical College And Research Institute in 1992.
NPI Number
Kamalakannan Desikan's NPI number is 1720209315.
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- Kamalakannan Desikan is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital.
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- Kamalakannan Desikan's office is located at 20710 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX, 77450.
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