Dr. Shashank Desai graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1994.
Dr. Desai has two offices in Virginia where he specializes in Cardiology, General Surgery and Internal Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Desai works with eleven doctors including Dr. Stuart Meyers and Dr. Asad Chaudhry.
Dr. Desai, a cardiologist in Falls Church, is trained to provide complete treatment for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Desai may see patients for indicators of disease like breathlessness, dizziness or chest pains, among others. Heart ailments which can be identified and treated by a cardiologist can include heart failure, heart aneurysms, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, angina and congenital heart defects, to name a few.
As a general surgeon in Virginia, Dr. Desai performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Desai may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
As an internist in Falls Church, VA, Dr. Shashank Desai serves as a primary care provider for adults. He diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, including cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Desai may also refer patients to a specialist when required. For example, patients with diabetic complications may be referred to an endocrinologist for further treatment.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Desai, but only those who participate in Medicare.