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Dr. Krupa D. Desai, MD is a pediatric anesthesiologist in Washington, DC specializing in pediatric anesthesiology and surgery. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Krupa D. Desai, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.
2150 Pennsylvania Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20037
560 First Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Dr. Krupa D. Desai, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (2013)
Residency: George Washington University Medical Center (2016)
Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology (2022)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Krupa D. Desai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Krupa D. Desai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: GHI HMO, Oscar, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA PPO, PHCS PPO, WellCare Medicare, EmblemHealth, Local 1199 PPO, Elderplan, GHI CBP, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, Aetna Indemnity, Aetna POS, Oxford Liberty, United Healthcare, HIP Child Health, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, Medicare, Medicaid, Oxford Freedom, Humana, Fidelis Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis Care, TRICARE, HIP PPO, HIP POS, Healthfirst, HIP Medicaid, HIP HMO, MagnaCare PPO, HIP Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, MetroPlus Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Oxford Medicare Advantage, MetroPlus Medicaid, MetroPlus Health, Aetna HMO, Centers Plan for Healthy Living, Oxford Exchange, Oxford Mosaic, Hotel Trades, The Empire Plan, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, Village Caremax, PHP, Senior Whole Health, Agewell, Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare, Progyny Inc, Oxford Metro, Amidacare, Centerlight, WTC Health Program and Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP.
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Dr. Krupa Desai is a specialist in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology. Her clinical interests encompass heart problems, anesthesia, and general surgery. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include NYC Health + Hospitals and NYU Langone Medical Center. After completing medical school at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Dr. Desai performed her residency at George Washington University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Healthfirst, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers.
