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Dr. Prakash Desai, MD

Cardiology
3.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Amarillo, TX
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Prakash Desai, MD

Dr. Prakash Desai, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Amarillo, TX. They specialize in Cardiology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiology. They graduated from Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University and is affiliated with Moore County Hospital District, Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital, Coon Memorial Hospital, Golden Plains Community Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Texas County Authority, Northwest Texas Healthcare System and Ochiltree General Hospital.

Dr. Desai works at Amarillo Heart Group in Amarillo, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Heart Disease, Arrhythmias and Hypertension along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Desai's Office Locations

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    Amarillo Heart Group
    1901 Port Ln, Amarillo, TX 79106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 358-4596
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    Bsa Hospital LLC
    1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 212-2000
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    Northwest Children's Hospital
    1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (806) 354-1260

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  • Moore County Hospital District
  • Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
  • Coon Memorial Hospital
  • Golden Plains Community Hospital
  • Memorial Hospital Of Texas County Authority
  • Northwest Texas Healthcare System
  • Ochiltree General Hospital

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    Specialties
    • Cardiology
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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati and Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1346231750
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Elizabeth Hospital Tufts University
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    • Bergen Pines Hospital UMDNJ Nj Med School
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    Internship
    • Civil Hosp-BJ Med Sch
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    Medical Education
    • Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University
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    Undergraduate School
    • St.Xavier's College, Ahmedabad
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiology
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    Dr. Desai works at Amarillo Heart Group in Amarillo, TX. View the full address on Dr. Desai’s profile.

    Dr. Desai has seen patients for Heart Disease, Arrhythmias and Hypertension, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Desai on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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