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Dr. Sunil Desai, MD

Cardiology*
4.9 (25)
Map Pin Small Benson, NC
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sunil Desai, MD

Dr. Sunil Desai, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Benson, NC. They specialize in Cardiology, has 41 years of experience. They graduated from FIFTH PATHWAY / A FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOL and is affiliated with Wakemed Cary Hospital and WakeMed Raleigh Campus. Dr. Desai, completed a residency at Lincoln Med Mntl Health Center. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Cary Cardiology in Benson, NC with other offices in Lillington, NC, Dunn, NC, Fuquay Varina, NC and Cary, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. Desai's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Eastern Carolina Medical Center
    1 Medical Dr, Benson, NC 27504 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 233-0059
  2. 2
    Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
    100 S 10th St, Lillington, NC 27546 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 233-0059
  3. 3
    Cfv Diabetes & Endocrine Center Dunn
    803 Tilghman Dr Ste 400, Dunn, NC 28334 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 891-7007
  4. 4
    Cary Cardiology
    145 Tilghman Dr Ste 100, Dunn, NC 28334 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 891-7007
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:45
  5. 5
    Cary Cardiology
    400 Attain St Ste 101, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 586-7699
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:45
  6. 6
    Cary Cardiology
    300 Keisler Dr Ste 204, Cary, NC 27518 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 233-0059
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:45

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Wakemed Cary Hospital
  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Mitral Valve Disease
Chest Pain
Hyperlipidemia
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aneurysm
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Atherosclerosis
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Block
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Edema
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Echocardiogram Interpretation
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Cardiac Imaging
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
Treadmill Stress Test
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    4.9
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    Based on 25 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati and Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1588652267
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Medical College/ Metropolitan Hospital Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Lincoln Med Mntl Health Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • FIFTH PATHWAY / A FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOL
    Medical Education

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    Dr. Sunil Desai, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Desai is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Desai has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Desai has seen patients for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction), 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.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desai.

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