Summary

Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan has practiced cardiology for 34 years, treating hypertension and hypertensive emergency and performing contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital and sees patients in Katy, Texas. He completed his residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center and earned his medical degree from Government Medical College Mysore. He speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 34 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St John Hospital And Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Cardiology Center of Houston

20710 Westheimer PkwyKaty, TX 77450
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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Kamalakannan DesikanDr. Francia Rojas, MDDr. James Wilson, MDDr. Vijaiganesh Nagarajan, MD
CardiologyCardiologyCardiologyCardiology
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34 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Katy , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXKaty , TX
Med School: Government Medical College Mysore Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kamalakannan Desikan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • EMI Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Physicians Mutual
  • ProCare Advantage
  • Renaissance
  • Sana
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Kamalakannan Desikan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Kamalakannan Desikan has the following 13 areas of expertise

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

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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What languages does Kamalakannan Desikan speak?
Kamalakannan Desikan speaks English and Spanish.

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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