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Dr. Nirav Desai, MD

Dr. Nirav Desai, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Nirav Desai, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Desai has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Adventist Health Bakersfield. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 5 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

3501 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, CA 93309
Telehealth available
(661) 827-3821

Dr. Desai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Desai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai

5.0

21 ratings, 5 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nick in Bakersfield, CA – Dec 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Rob Kerr – Jul 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Plymouth, MI – May 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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k.c in Bakersfield, CA – Oct 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nirav Desai, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Desai has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College...read more

  • Interventional Cardiology

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • William Beaumont Hospital

    2014

  • Usc School Med Los Angeles Co Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • Ucla Medical Center David Geffen School Med

    Internship Hospital, 2008

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 2007

  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Desai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    SCPMG Stockdale Laboratory3501 Stockdale Hwy Bakersfield, CA 93309
    1
    Office5055 California Ave Ste 300 Bakersfield, CA 93309
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

      420 34th St
      Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Adventist Health Bakersfield

      2615 Chester Ave
      Bakersfield, CA 93301
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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