Cardiology

Nayan Desai, MD

Chair, Cardiology and Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Nayan Desai, MD, is an interventional cardiologist at Sanford Health in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he has practiced since 2018. He chairs the cardiology department and directs the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, overseeing advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), left atrial appendage closure (Watchman device), patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure, pulmonary artery pressure sensor implantation (CardioMEMS), structural val

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
Interventional Cardiology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: King Edward Memorial Hospital/Seth G.S. Medical College (MD, 2011)
Residency: Cooper University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 2014)
Fellowship: Cooper University Hospital (Cardiovascular Disease, 2017)
Fellowship: Cooper University Hospital (Interventional Cardiology, 2018)

Years in Practice

18+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Interventional Cardiology

Conditions & Treatments

Coronary StentingValve DiseaseHeart AttackTAVRCardiac CatheterizationCoronary InterventionStructural Heart DiseaseCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack & Acute Coronary Syndrome

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

St Andrew's Hospital
Linton Hospital - Cah
McKenzie Health, Watford City, ND
Ascension Saint Alexius
Sakakawea Medical Center - Cah

Languages

English, Hindi

Conditions Dr. Desai treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Desai accept Aetna insurance?

Nayan Desai's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Desai practice?

Nayan Desai practices in Bismarck, ND with hospital affiliations including St Andrew's Hospital, Linton Hospital - Cah, and McKenzie Health, Watford City, ND.

What does Dr. Desai specialize in?

Nayan Desai is a board-certified cardiology specialist with focus areas in Interventional Cardiology.

How long has Dr. Desai been practicing?

Nayan Desai has 18+ years of clinical experience in cardiology.

What is Dr. Desai's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: King Edward Memorial Hospital/Seth G.S. Medical College (MD, 2011); Residency: Cooper University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 2014); Fellowship: Cooper University Hospital (Cardiovascular Disease, 2017).