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Aseem Desai, MD, FHRS

5 out of 5 (330 Ratings)
Specialty
  • Cardiology
    (Board Certified)
  • Electrophysiology
    (Board Certified)
Languages
English
Primary Address | Office Details
Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Cardiac Electrophysiology
26800 Crown Valley Parkway
Suite 103
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Phone: (949) 347-2822

Fax: (949) 347-2841

Medical Groups & Affiliations
  • Mission Heritage Medical Group
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  • Reviews

    Reviews

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    Dr. Desai is the best Electrophysiologist Cardiologist! I have referred many of my friends and patients to him over the past eleven years that I have been his patient.
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    The cardiologist is an expert in the field of my heart issues and has published a book on the topic.
    Professional, friendly, easy to understand, courteous
    He is kind, compassionate, smart, caring and I recommend him to anyone who needs a wonderful and thorough cardiologist!
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  • Meet The Provider
    Biography
    Dr. Desai is a native of Chicago, Illinois and attended Northwestern University's prestigious Honors Program in Medical Education. He completed his internship, residency, honorary chief residency, and cardiology and electrophysiology fellowships at Stanford University Medical Center. He has significant expertise with both robotic RF (heating) and cryo (freezing) techniques in the catheter ablation and cure of all heart rhythm disturbances including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia. He specializes in diagnosing and treating palpitations and fainting, and he has extensive experience with heart rhythm monitors including insertable loop recorders. He is involved in clinical research and has numerous academic publications. He is a sought after speaker and has lectured regionally and nationally to patients and physicians. In his personal time, Dr. Desai enjoys being with his family, singing and playing guitar, yoga, and reading.

    For more information visit: https://draseemdesai.com/ and for media information, visit: https://draseemdesai.com/insta-links

    Scientific Leadership Positions
    • Associate Editor, EP Lab Digest
    • Founding Member, Robotic EP Society

    Published Papers in Peer Reviewed Journals
    • Rapid Assessment of Left Ventricular Systolic Function in a Pacemaker Clinic Using a Hand-Carried Ultrasound Device. J Interv Card Electrophys. Published online October 19, 2006
    • Predictors of Appropriate Defibrillator Therapy Among Patients with an Implantable Defibrillator that Delivers Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Cardiovasc Electrophys 2006. Published online February 3, 2006. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2006.00367.x.
    • Prognostic Significance of Quantitative QRS Duration. Am J Med 2006;119:600-6.
    • Implications and Outcome of Permanent Coronary Sinus Lead Extraction and Re-implantation.
      J Cardiovasc Electrophys 2005;16:1-8.
    • Editorial Commentary – Effect of Atrial Fibrillation on Chamber Dimensions. Heart Rhythm Journal 2005;2:25-27.
    • Termination of Epicardial Left Ventricular Tachycardia by Pacing without Global Capture. J Cardiovasc Electrophys 2005;16:92-94.
    • Long-Term Retention of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Coll Cardiol 2004;44:72-77.


    Published Books, Textbook Chapters & Invited Articles
    • Restart Your Heart: The Playbook for Thriving with AFib
    • Premature Ventricular Contraction. In: eMedicine 2008.
    • Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators: Clinical trials-Primary and Secondary Prevention. In: UpToDate, Rose BD (Ed), UpToDate, Wellesley, MA, 2005.
    • Techniques of Prediction of Arrhythmia Occurrence and Stratification for Sudden Cardiac Death. In Wang P, Naccareli G, Rosen M, Estes M, Hayes D, Haines D, editors. New Arrhythmia Technologies, 1st ed. Blackwell Publishing (UK), 2005.
    • Pharmacologic Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. Eur Heart J 2005 (in press).
    • The Role of Intravenous Amiodarone in the Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias. Ann Intern Med 1997;127:294-303.

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    Primary Specialties
    Primary Specialties
    • Cardiology
      (Board Certified)
    • Electrophysiology
      (Board Certified)
    Other Specialties Associations Awards
    Awards
    Phi Beta Kappa, 1991 Mortar Board Honor Society, 1991 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 1995
    Areas of Interest
    Areas of Interest

    • Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and supraventricular tachycardia.
    • Robotic ablation of ventricular arrhythmias including premature ventricular contractions (PVC’s) and ventricular tachycardia.
    • Leadless pacemaker and Transvenous pacemaker implantation
    • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) implantation including subcutaneous ICD (SICD).
    • Evaluation of syncope including implantable loop recorders and tilt table testing.
    • Teaching stress management techniques.
    Certifications
    Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Education
    Education & Training
    • Medical School
      Northwestern University
    • Internship
      Stanford University Medical Center
    • Chief Residency
      Stanford University Medical Center
    • Education and Training
      University of Chicago Hospital
    • Fellowship
      Stanford University Medical Center
  • Insurance Accepted

    Insurance Accepted

    • Insurance Plan

    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
    • Aetna PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
    • Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO
    • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
    • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
    • Blue Shield of CA PPO
    • Choice /Humana PPO
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna PPO
    • Coventry/First Health PPO
    • Health Net - TriCare
    • Health Net HMO
    • Health Net Medicare Advantage
    • Health Net PPO
    • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
    • Multiplan PPO
    • Providence Medicare Advantage
    • SCAN Medicare Advantage
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
    • United HealthCare PPO
    • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
    • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
 
  • Primary Location

Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Cardiac Electrophysiology

Website Information
http://www.psjhmedgroups.org/HRS

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