About Dr. Nimesh Desai,
Heart Valve Surgeon

"Dr. Nimesh Desai offered me among the best experiences I've ever had with healthcare. He combined clear professionalism and high expertise (including a national profile and scholarly contributions) with a compassionate and personable bedside manner. His care before, during, and after surgery was superb.

As I experience phenomenal quality of life a year after aortic valve surgery, I'm regularly grateful that I was referred to Dr. Desai--and that it was he who literally held my heart in his hands, with all the physical and symbolic implications that entails--and gave me a new lease on life. "

-- Michael King, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Mini Sternotomy, 11/13/2020

"When I met Dr. Desai, I asked him, "How difficult is my surgery going to be." He said that for most surgeons it was difficult. But, for him, he performed this type of heart valve surgery all the time.

I knew that he was the man I needed. I was right! He truly is the best, he saved my life!"

-- Ron Seidorf , Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 06/19/2019

"Dr. Desai is an amazing surgeon. He was recommended by a friend who had previous surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Desai is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in the field of heart valve disease, and I was confident in his ability to replace my valve. He thoroughly explained the procedure and noted that I had a bicuspid aortic valve.

So thanks to Dr. Desai, I’m alive and kicking five and a half years later and will enjoy my eightieth birthday in three months. He has my highest recommendation!"

-- James Loring, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Mini Sternotomy, 02/02/2019

"During my first consult with Dr. Desai to learn what options were open to repair my bi-cuspid with R-L fusion and heavily calcified aortic valve and by- pass of two partially blocked arteries using conduit harvest of my left greater saphenous vein.

I felt completely confident with Dr. Desai's credentials and extensive experience. He was very patient in answering my questions and explaining the options and potential outcomes. My sister and son were with me for the next pre op appointment and they also were fully satisfied with responses to every concern. Dr. Desai had a calming effect on all of us. Penn Medicine is nationally recognized (#6 cardiovascular).

I call the entire team and Hospital University of Pennsylvania a 'well oiled machine' for good reason. My surgery outcome was excellent!"

-- Gloria Hinrichs, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 10/30/2017