Summary

Dr. Sapna Desai specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions. She earned her medical degree from Texas A & M University College of Medicine and completed her residency and internship at Rush University Medical Center in 2005. Dr. Desai pursued extensive fellowship training, completing programs at Rush University Medical Center in 2007 and 2008, followed by an additional fellowship at Stanford University Hospital in 2009. With 24 years of medical experience, she communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Desai practices at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. She treats patients with heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively throughout the body. Her expertise also includes managing cor pulmonale, which affects the right side of the heart, and treating high blood pressure. She performs various diagnostic procedures including general blood work, blood clotting tests, and kidney function assessments. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford University Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Sapna Vinod Desai

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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4.5 
24 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: Texas A & M University College of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Santiago De Compostela Facultade De Medicina E Odontoloxia Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sapna Vinod Desai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sapna Vinod Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sapna Vinod Desai has the following 14 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Stanford University Hospital2009
Rush University Medical Center2008
Rush University Medical Center2007

Residency

Rush University Medical Center2005

Internship

Rush University Medical Center2005

Medical School

Texas A & M University College of MedicineGraduated in 2002

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Which hospitals is Dr. Sapna Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Sapna Desai is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Sapna Desai's office located?
Dr. Sapna Desai's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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