Aalaap Desai, M.D.

Aalaap Desai, M.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of its Division of Hospital Medicine.

Dr. Desai holds a bachelor's degree in biological engineering with a minor in mathematics from Mississippi State University in Starkville. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson and then completed his residency in internal medicine at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama.

Dr. Desai’s scholarly work reflects a strong interest in cardiovascular disease, immunologic and endocrine influences on clinical outcomes, and the complexities of inpatient care. His research spans experimental physiology, such as studying intrapartum sildenafil therapy and hypertensive responses in preeclamptic rat models, as well as clinical investigations and case analyses involving cardiac angiosarcoma, immune‑related cardiomyopathy, tuberculosis susceptibility in the setting of uncontrolled diabetes, and challenges in opioid‑use–related acute pain management. He has also focused on improving inpatient care through non‑pharmacologic strategies for managing behavioral disturbances in dementia and by delivering educational presentations on antiarrhythmic therapy and board‑relevant topics.

Personal Note

When he's not working, Dr. Desai enjoys traveling, gardening, home improvement projects, and spending time with his friends and family.