DEVANG M DESAI, MD, FACC, FSCAI
BOARD CERTIFIED INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST WITH EXPERTISE IN INTERVENTIONAL AND STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASE SERVING THE NORTHERN NEVADA COMMUNITY
Dr. Devang Desai is board certified in cardiology, nuclear cardiology and intervention cardiology and specializes in interventional and structural heart disease. He was born to immigrant parents from India and grew up in the Detroit, Michigan area.
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Dr. Desai completed his residency in internal medicine at the Detroit Medical Center where he earned the honors of intern of the year and resident of the year all three years of his residency. He was awarded the humanitarian award for his volunteer work with the impoverished in the Detroit community. He continued his training with a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional and peripheral vascular cardiology at St. Johns Medical Center where he also served as chief cardiology fellow. He completed a mini structural heart fellowship at the German Heart Center in Munich, Germany.
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Dr. Desai has published multiple articles and letters in peer reviewed journals including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, New England Journal of Medicine, Cardiology, etc. He has been recognized as an expert and leader in structural heart disease as well as radial angiography and has moderated international conferences in Japan and the United States. Dr. Desai is on multiple expert physician panels, including the American Heart Association and Structural Heart Key Physician Leadership.
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Dr. Desai is an adjunct clinical faculty at UNR school of medicine where he was honored with the teacher of the year award. He has served as Medical Director of the chest pain centers at Renown Hospital, Renown South Meadows, Saint Mary’s Hospital and Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center. He helped establish the first American College of Cardiology accredited Transcatheter Valve Certified program in Nevada.
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Joseph Stevenson, DO, FACC
Board Certification Cardiovascular Diseases
with focus to Pulmonary Hypertension.
Dr. Joseph Stevenson is a founding member of Reno Heart & Vascular Institute (RHVI) and has provided comprehensive cardiology care to patients throughout Northern Nevada since 2000. With more than two decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Stevenson is committed to delivering knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient-centered heart care.
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Dr. Stevenson is a leading physician in the evaluation and management of pulmonary hypertension, with a strong commitment to providing specialized care for patients living with this complex cardiovascular condition. He works closely with patients to understand their individual needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans focused on improving cardiovascular health and quality of life.
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Dr. Stevenson earned his medical degree from Midwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, before completing his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at Rush Presbyterian–St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago.
He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and has maintained an active role in medical education. Dr. Stevenson serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medical Education at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno and as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at Touro University Medical School in Las Vegas.
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As a founding physician of RHVI, Dr. Stevenson has played an important role in building a comprehensive cardiovascular practice focused on serving the heart health needs of the Reno and Northern Nevada communities.
His combination of extensive clinical experience, specialized expertise in pulmonary hypertension, commitment to medical education, and dedication to patient care makes him an integral part of the RHVI team.
Thomas Nylk, MD , FACC
Board Certification Cardiovascular Diseases
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Dr. Thomas M. Nylk is an experienced cardiologist serving patients throughout Reno and Northern Nevada. With more than 20 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Nylk provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for a wide range of heart and vascular conditions.
Dr. Nylk earned his medical degree from Gdański Uniwersytet Medyczny and has built his career around diagnosing and treating complex cardiovascular conditions. His areas of expertise include heart failure, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, and other cardiovascular conditions.
Known for his thorough approach to patient care, Dr. Nylk takes the time to understand each patient's individual health needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. His extensive clinical experience allows him to care for patients with both common and complex heart conditions.
Dr. Nylk is affiliated with leading medical facilities in the Reno area, including Northern Nevada Health System, Renown Medical Center, and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.
At Reno Heart & Vascular Institute, Dr. Nylk is committed to providing accessible, comprehensive cardiology care in Reno and Northern Nevada, helping patients better understand their heart health and take an active role in their treatment.