Dr. Ajit Desai
Cardiology

Dr. Ajit Desai

Additional Director, Cardiology

Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre• Mumbai

30+ years of experience
Interventional Cardiology
M.D., D.M., D.N.B., A.F.A.C.C.

About the doctor

Dr. Ajit Desai is a senior cardiologist with over 30 years of experience and serves as Additional Director of Cardiology at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Ajit Desai is specialized in advanced cardiac procedures such as coronary angioplasties, cardiac catheterization, balloon mitral valvuloplasty, and other valve-related interventions.

He is also experienced in diagnostic and non-invasive cardiac testing including echocardiography, stress testing, ECG, and pacing procedures, with expertise in managing complex heart conditions through both interventional and diagnostic cardiology techniques.

Area of expertise

Coronary AngioplastiesPediatric angiographiesBalloon mitral valvuloplasties and other valvuloplastiesCardiac CatheterizationsDimensional EchocardiographyStress TestingVector CardiographyApexcardiographyPacingElectrocardiography/IABP/Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Support

Qualifications

M.D. (Gen. Medicine)

D.M. (Cardiology)

D.N.B. (Cardiology)

A.F.A.C.C.

Professional Journey

  1. Additional Director of Cardiology, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre

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