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Dr. Shashank Desai, MD

Dr. Shashank Desai, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Shashank Desai, MD is a cardiologist in Falls Church, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1994. He is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 5 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

3300 Gallows Rd Falls Church, VA 22042
Telehealth available
(703) 776-7075

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Desai is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital Falls Church, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disease. • 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Desai's Reviews

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About Me

biography

Dr. Shashank Desai, MD is a cardiologist in Falls Church, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1994. He is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Cardiology

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

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  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

Practice

Inova Fairfax Hospital3300 Gallows Rd Falls Church, VA 22042
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd
    Falls Church, VA 22042
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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