Dr. Kirit Desai, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 72
Cardiology*
Dr. Kirit Desai, MD is a cardiology specialist in Bakersfield, CA and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bakersfield Heart Hospital and Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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2901 Sillect Ave Ste 100 Bakersfield, CA 93308Accepting new patients
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Dr. Desai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Desai to family and friends is 4.6666665 out of 5
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- Cardiology
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Board Certifications
Columbus Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1985
Edgewater Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1982
St Elizabeth Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1979
Bj Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat University
Medical School, 1977
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Please call the office to learn more. (800) 432-7824
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Dr. Desai's office is located at 2901 Sillect Ave Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93308. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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5% higher than the national average
5% higher than the national average
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Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
7% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% lower than the national average
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