Aseem D. Desai, MD, FHRS
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
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Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Cardiac Electrophysiology
26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 103, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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About Aseem D. Desai
Dr. Desai is a native of Chicago, Illinois and attended Northwestern University's prestigious Honors Program in Medical Education. He completed his internship, residency, honorary chief residency, and cardiology and electrophysiology fellowships at Stanford University Medical Center. He has significant expertise with both robotic RF (heating) and cryo (freezing) techniques in the catheter ablation and cure of all heart rhythm disturbances including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia. He specializes in diagnosing and treating palpitations and fainting, and he has extensive experience with heart rhythm monitors including insertable loop recorders. He is involved in clinical research and has numerous academic publications. He is a sought after speaker and has lectured regionally and nationally to patients and physicians. In his personal time, Dr. Desai enjoys being with his family, singing and playing guitar, yoga, and reading.
For more information visit: https://draseemdesai.com/ and for media information, visit: https://draseemdesai.com/insta-links
Scientific Leadership Positions
- Associate Editor, EP Lab Digest
- Founding Member, Robotic EP Society
Published Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals
- Rapid Assessment of Left Ventricular Systolic Function in a Pacemaker Clinic Using a Hand-Carried Ultrasound Device. J Interv Card Electrophys. Published online October 19, 2006
- Predictors of Appropriate Defibrillator Therapy Among Patients with an Implantable Defibrillator that Delivers Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Cardiovasc Electrophys 2006. Published online February 3, 2006. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2006.00367.x.
- Prognostic Significance of Quantitative QRS Duration. Am J Med 2006;119:600-6.
- Implications and Outcome of Permanent Coronary Sinus Lead Extraction and Re-implantation.
J Cardiovasc Electrophys 2005;16:1-8. - Editorial Commentary – Effect of Atrial Fibrillation on Chamber Dimensions. Heart Rhythm Journal 2005;2:25-27.
- Termination of Epicardial Left Ventricular Tachycardia by Pacing without Global Capture. J Cardiovasc Electrophys 2005;16:92-94.
- Long-Term Retention of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Coll Cardiol 2004;44:72-77.
Published Books, Textbook Chapters & Invited Articles
- Restart Your Heart: The Playbook for Thriving with AFib
- Premature Ventricular Contraction. In: eMedicine 2008.
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: Clinical trials-Primary and Secondary Prevention. In: UpToDate, Rose BD (Ed), UpToDate, Wellesley, MA, 2005.
- Techniques of Prediction of Arrhythmia Occurrence and Stratification for Sudden Cardiac Death. In Wang P, Naccareli G, Rosen M, Estes M, Hayes D, Haines D, editors. New Arrhythmia Technologies, 1st ed. Blackwell Publishing (UK), 2005.
- Pharmacologic Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2005 (in press).
- The Role of Intravenous Amiodarone in the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias. Ann Intern Med 1997;127:294-303.
Northwestern University
InternshipStanford University Medical Center
Chief ResidencyStanford University Medical Center
FellowshipStanford University Medical Center
Education and Training
University of Chicago Hospital
Director of Implantable Device Therapy and Assistant Professor of Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 103
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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The pacemaker clinic was knowledgeable and prompt Dr Desai is always efficient and takes time to ask me questions and shows he cares
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I believe Dr. Desai helped save my life! I'm so glad I was referred to him!
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Dr. Desai is the best.
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Dr. DeSai is always kind, thorough, and caring.
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Love Dr. Desai. Great Cardiologist. Helped me with my SVT. Working out 4 times a week again.
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All was excellent! And he got me in quickly for my appointment after a major AFib event.
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Dr. Desai is kind, compassionate, and clearly cares about his patients. It was such a breath of fresh air to visit a specialist who genuinely cares. Thank you.
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Provider and staff are excellent
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Love Dr Desai and his team!
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Great initial visit and clear pre-surgery Instructions. My real measure of satisfaction will be based on the success of my pacemaker in improving my quality of life.Thanks to your amazing team.
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Great experience. I always have great confidence in Dr. Desai.
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As always, fantastic care from everyone there.
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Dr. Desai is always diligent about status of my heart health as well as my overall health.
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Want this care for those that I love most
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Excellent experience as always with this provider.
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Great experience. Very knowledgeable. Took the time to explain things to me. I really trust Dr. Desai.
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All good, no bad.
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Dr. Desai is an excellent doctor.
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Dr. De Sai and his team always provide a comfortable, and positive experience.
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Excellent
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So far I have not had a bad experience visiting this office. My last visit was good & all my questions answered satisfactorily.
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Love Dr Desai
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Hard to get an appointment with Dr Desai, but that is because he is one of the best EP's in Orange County worth the wait
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Very comfortable with this doctor and staff.
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Very competent and caring
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First visit. Very happy.
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Dr. Desai is an angel! He is very dedicated and knowledgeable!!!
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Always the best care in Dr Desai's office!
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Dr D is always courteous, attentive , thorough, knowledgeable and kind
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All good
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Desai always attentive
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Dr. Desai epitomizes patient care excellence. It's one thing to be knowledgeable, but he relates pertinent info to us in a genuine caring and thorough manner. He misses nothing, remembers everything and accommodates the needs of all of us. I, and others I know under his care, are extremely grateful to have him as our heart specialist.
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Dr. Desai has been treating me for almost 15 years. I have faith and trust in his decisions for me. He is the reason I am still alive!
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Dr Desai and his team are wonderful.
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A great doctor
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Care providers listen to my health questions and we discuss ways to treat
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All good.
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Very good
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I am always treated with respect and care. My concerns are always addressed with good information and solutions.
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Dr. Desai did ablation procedure for me in September last year. It was a super smooth and successful procedure. I never have had afib since then and hope stay this way going forward. I wholeheartedly appreciate Dr. Desai and feel really fortunate to be his patient.
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Dr. Desai is wonderful and I appreciate his attention to me.
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Dr Diasi took a great deal of time to answer questions, and explain the procedure he would perform. He appears to care about his patients and it shows.
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Dr. Desai is a great doctor. Great staff as well.
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Very impressed, it was my first appointment
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Dr. Desai and his staff are top notch - he is a great physician!
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He was a bit late for appt b/c very busy. He apologized a few times.
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Dr Desai, checked my heart for arithmetic condition. Was not interested in any other doctors or conditions I had. I pict up on that was not his job.
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Dr Desai is an outstanding physician. He always answers all my questions and Is easy to understand. He makes me always feel at ease. I wish I could be as smart as Dr. Desai. He is blessed with such a powerfulGift.
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Dr. Desai is very knowledgeable and it the best in his field of expertise. He has a vey caring and "easy to understand manner" discussing important issues. He Is a true professional who always has his patients best Interest in mind at all times.
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I had a very good expier ience at this visit with Dr. Desai.
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Dr Desai always addresses my quesitons and provides me with the wonderful care I grown to expect fro Mission Heritage Medical Group
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I have been a patient at Mission Hospital for almost 6 years , without a doubt I have received the utmost care from the many Doctors I see .
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Very Professional and very good communication skills in explaining his diagnosis and opinions.
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It was my first visit and overall extremely helpful
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The Doctor made time to see me right away, although he had to squeeze me in. He listened to my questions and helped me understand what was needed, and made recommendations.I appreciated His feedback.
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I have referred many patients to Dr. Desai for care. He is the very best Electrophysiologist, and my favorite physician of all my doctors!
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Dr. Desai is caring and knowledgeable. So grateful for his care. He has cared for more than one member of our family, and that gives me comfort. He is an exceptional doctor and human.
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Dr. Desai is an excellent doctor. I am very grateful to have him as my doctor. Thank you.
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I receive regular care from this pro
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Good experience
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Dr. Desai is an outstanding physician. He deals with my heart, but reads me like a book. That is how in tune he is with his patients.
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Dr Desai is an excellent physician and I would highly recommend him as an outstanding physician.
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Have seen this doctor for 5 years. Very good experience.
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Dr. Desai Listens to my concerns and gives thought before responding.
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Continuing good care
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Good experiences, no problem s.
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Didn't have a bad experience
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De DeSai is a wonderful doctor and I have been going to him for 18 years with complete satisfaction.
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Dr Desai is professional with a compassionate approach to my medical care.
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Provided a clear, complete and definitive description of my situation.
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Dr. Desai is the best Doctor! I trust him with my life.
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Dr Desai is the best doctor I've ever had!
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Dr. Desai is the best cardiologist. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and always takes the time to address my questions. The office staff is also top notch.
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Dr desai is always great.
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Great doctor nice office
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Only get the best possible care from Dr Desai and his team very happy and grateful to be able to see him
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Elexcelent
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Dr. Desai provides outstanding monitoring of my condition remotely as well as during visits to his Office.
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Dr. DeSai is professional, courteous, extremely knowledgeable and sincerely concerned and invested in my heart health.
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I appreciate the excellent care that I have received through the years!!!
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Dr. Is always respectful and concerned. My records are available and he takes time to answer questions. I never feel "rushed" while in his office.
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Very pleased. I was referred by my Cardiologist in regards to the watchman device. I am going to have Dr. Dessie
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Dr Desai was expectional! He is very professional and knowledgeable about my heart problem. I appreciate his suggestions that I am following than now.
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Very friendly staff. Dr Desai is excellent, the best. I feel like I'm well taken care of.
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Dr. Desai always provides quality oversight regarding my condition and continues to offer outstanding advice of best practice for continued good health.
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Dr. Desai Pleasant. ProfessionalCaring my Cardiologist for 10 years the Best!!!
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Would recommend this provider to the people I care for and love most dearly.
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Always comfortable and informative
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Dr Desai is a caring and well qualified physician
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Dr Desai is patient and explains proceduresAnd options. He also discusses my meds wMe.
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Very kind.
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Staff friendly and very helpful. Dr Desai very knowledgAble.Just wanted to let you know your triage process is horrible if you are not a cardiac patient.l
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Dr. Desai is a great provider. Always friendly and knowledgeable. Also his staff is the same. I'm lucky to have him as a physician.
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I have full trust and faith in Dr. Desai and his staff. Very professional, courteous and knowledgeable.
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Dr. Desai is very knowledgeable and presents information in a calm, easy to understand manner. He is very thorough and I have full confidence in him. The printed visit summary I left with was very helpful. I trust my 'heart' to him!Dr. Wadell is my primary and is the best. Very happy with all aspects of Mission Heritage. Thank you
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Very easy to understand and seemed to care.
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Dr. Desai is knowledgeable, professional, & answers my questions regarding my health. He truly cares about his patients & their health.
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Very good experience.
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Device Clinic/Dr. Desai's office doesn't answer phone during business hours. Just rings and rings. I just have to hang up and call back. Other than phone issue, which only started a year ago, my experience & long history of cardiac device treatment, has been wonderful, personally & professionally. Dr. Desai is intelligent, professional, friendly, articulate & personable....also published! My pacemaker team is great support too.
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My experiences have been good. No bad experiences.
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This visit went very well.
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Always a pleasant experience!!
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Dr Desai is always a super caregiver I appreciate his expertise and his quick handling of any issue I could recommend him to any patient with a cardiology issue
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Dr. Desai is a gifted physician and communicator. It is a pleasure to work with him.
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Never anything bad. Always the best care
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Dr Desai is the best doctor ever!!!
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Great staff very efficient. Dr. Took The time to clearly explain all his suggestions and potential options to for my concerns and changes to medications.
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Very little communication during this visit.
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Dr Desai is respectful, very knowledgeable and shows interest in my concerns. He offers helpful medical guidance and explains clearly and thoroughly. I would confidently recommend.
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Dr DeSai is very caring, listens intently and his treatment has been excellent. I really respect his experience and advice.
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Excellent experience with Dr. Desai and his staff.
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My doctor is easy to communicate with especially with the portal. I leave a message and within a reasonable amount of time he replies.
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DR DESAI AND STAFF ARE BEST EVER
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Dr desai always responds to My chart contact . Both he and his entire staff are on top of everything and very responsive. Excellent Dr and staff.
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All good
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No problems
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Dr. Desai has always provided good care. I consider him an excellent provider.
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Dr. Desai is an excellent doctor. Thank you.
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Excellent skilled Physician in the cardio physiologist field; extremely knowledgeable and extremely concerned about the health of his patients!!! Dr. Desai should be the "poster boy" example of what an excellent doctor is like!!!
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Excellent services from all
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Best doctor in the country for afib
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I saw this provider as a follow up visit. He is excellent and I have referred two people to him already, one of whom completed a similar procedure last year. Highly recommended.
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Couldn't have had a better experience. This is the way a patient should be treated. Everyone was friendly and attentive.
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Excellant.
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Dr. Desai is the very best mix of knowledge and professionalism. He has a wonderful calming effect, and is extremely personable.
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Dr. Desai is an outstanding physician.
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I feel that Dr. Desai is a giant in his field
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Good experience.
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Dr Desai is the. Best cardiologist Dr anyone could ever have! In every way
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Dr. Desai is a caring & brilliant physician who makes an effort to connect with me as a patient.
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Excellent service from Dr. Desai and staff.
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Dr Desai was excellent: spend more than enough time to discuss my condition, to review my records, and to explain detailed plans.Excellent doctor
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Very attentive.
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Easy to talk to. Friendly. Felt trustworthy
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All experiences have been good.
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Good care and interesting person
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Professional, knowledgeable care
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This was follow up from procedure. Dr listened to my concerns and explained the procedure very thoroughly to me. I felt he took his time and cared about my concerns. I actually felt the stress leave me after talking to him.
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I was very impressed with Dr Desai. He listened carefully. He had a holistic approach and recommended very helpful interventions that did not involve medications or medical procedures. I have taken his suggestion to take magnesium and journal to manage sleep and anxiety issues. They are already making a difference . I wish more doctors offered such useful approaches that show an understanding of the connection between mind and body.
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Always a good experience when dealing with Dr. Desai and his staff.
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Dr. Desai and his team are the best! Everyone was attentive, listened to my questions and answered them thoroughly. Dr. Desai is one of those providers you come across where you know he cares about you as a person and a patient. He is extremely well versed in his field of medicine and I have complete confidence in his care, recommendations and knowledge of my condition. Thank you for making the whole experience one of the best medical experiences I have ever experienced. I have told everyone who asks and would highly recommend Dr. Desai to anyone needing his help.
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Excellent
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Extremely knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. Is informative and answers. Clearly any questions that I have regarding my condition.
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Clinical Interests
- Ablation For Ventricular Tachycardia
- Acquired Heart Block
- Anomalous Atrioventricular Excitation
- Arrhythmias (Heart) Therapy
- Arrhythmias During Pregnancy
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Atrial Fibrillation Cryoablation
- Atrial Fibrillation Radiofrequency Ablation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Atrioventricular Block
- Atrioventricular Septal Defect
- Av Nodal Arrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Cardiac Ablation
- Cardiac Channelopathies
- Cardiac Conduction Defects
- Cardiac Device Implant
- Cardiac Device Infection
- Cardiac Device Malfunction
- Cardiac Devices
- Cardiac Implantable Device Replacement
- Cardiac Mapping
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardioversion
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Cva)
- Complete Atrioventricular Block
- Conduction Defects
- Congenital Heart Block
- Convergent Procedure
- Familial Arrhythmias
- Family History Of Sudden Cardiac Death
- Heart Block
- Holter Monitor
- Implantable Cardiac Monitor Procedure
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Placement
- Implantable Defibrillator
- Intracardiac Catheter Ablation
- Intravenous Lead Extraction
- Laser Lead Extraction
- Lead Extraction
- Left Bundle Branch Block
- Long Qt Syndrome
- Loop Recorder
- Lown Ganong Levine Syndrome
- Pacemaker
- Pacemaker And Icd Interrogation
- Pacemaker Infection
- Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Revision
- Palpitations
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Paroxysmal Tachycardia
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Patent Foramen Ovale Closure
- Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
- Pre Excitation Syndrome
- Premature Beats
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Remote Cardiac Device Monitoring
- Replacement Of Defibrillator
- Resynchronization Therapy
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Short Qt Syndrome
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinoatrial Node Dysfunction
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tachycardia Bradycardia Syndrome
- Tilt Table Test
- Transvenous Lead Extraction
- Trifascicular Block
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Wearable Defibrillator
- Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome
Dr.Desai, is a great doctor. My husband and a friend of mine also think the world of him. I am very pleased.
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