I am an adult cardiologist at Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute. I care for patients with a variety of conditions on the spectrum of cardiovascular disease, ranging from coronary artery disease to congestive heart failure, which continues to be a leading cause of patient illness and mortality. My focus is on treating patients from a pharmacological perspective in conjunction with the procedural and surgical sub-specialists at Memorial.

My father has practiced cardiology for many years, and I was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after witnessing his impact on patients’ lives. My desire was truly cemented after enrolling in cardiovascular physiology courses throughout my college and post-graduate training. I felt a unique and tangible satisfaction in applying this information to patient care.

Cardiology is a vast multi-disciplinary field that requires a team of various specialists to collaborate to provide patient care. It also requires integrating a variety of information ranging from electrophysiology to hemodynamics. I enjoy collaborating with other physicians while applying complex information to the management of the complex disease states of our patients.

I work with my patients in a collaborative spirit, as well. When patients come to our office, I understand they are often in a position of vulnerability and are putting their faith and trust in us. We take our time to consider the unique nuances in each patient’s health and daily life, educate them on changes that can impact their heart, and utilize all our resources to provide a personalized care plan to meet their needs.

Hospital Affiliations

• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Male

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Education

Indiana University School Of Medicine, 2017

Internships

West Virginia University

Residency

West Virginia University, 2020, Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Florida Atlantic University, 2023, Cardiovascular Disease

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine-Internal Medicine

Publications

Please view Dr. Anand Desai’s publications on PubMed.

Presentations

• Desai A, et al. "A Case of Mechanical Hemolysis Managed by Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement." Presented at American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session in Washington, D.C. on April 2, 2022.
  
  
• Painter K, Lodhi H, Hamad M, Mathews A, Khan H, Rodriguez-Paz E, Desai A, et al. "A Rare Case of Very Late Leaflet Thrombosis After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)." Presented at American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session in Washington, D.C. on April 1, 2022.
  
  
• Mathews A, Painter K, Hamed M, Lodhi H, Morcos R, Desai A, et al. “Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair: A National Trend Analysis.” Presented at American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session in Washington, D.C. on April 1, 2022.
  
  
• Satyavolu B, Lodhi H, Bansal P, Mathews A, Al Taii H, Morcos R, Desai A, et al. “A Rare Iatrogenic Trio of Pneumopericardium, Pneumoperitoneum, and Escherichia Coli Pericarditis.” Presented at American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session in on May 11, 2021.
  
  
• McCulloch I, Desai A, et al. “Recurrent Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Team-based Approach To Complex Medical Decision-Making.” Presented at American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans, LA on March 17, 2019.
  
  
• Abdul Ghaffar Y, Shaukat F, Desai A, et al. “Machine Learning Using Similarity Analysis Improves Risk Stratification Beyond Surgical Risk Scores in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement.” Presented at American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans, LA on March 12, 2019.
  
  
• Shrestha S, Bhavnani S, Cascaclang-Verzosa G, Khalil M, Thamman R, Patel J, Desai A, et al. “Improving the Efficiency of Healthcare Delivery with Digital Health Technologies in the ASE Foundation Community Health Outreach Imaging and Cardiovascular Examinations (CHOICE) Program – A Cluster Randomized Trial.” Presented at American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans, LA on March 12, 2019.

Awards

• Best resident teaching award, West Virginia University, 2020
• Team player award during residency, West Virginia University, 2019 & 2020