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Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine* Age 48
Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD
4.8 (101 Ratings)

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Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is a Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Chesapeake, VA.
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Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD

Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine* Age 48
Chesapeake, VA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is a Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Chesapeake, VA.
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Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is a Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Desai currently practices at Chesapeake Regional Cardiopulmonary-Pulmonology and are affiliated with The Outer Banks Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 101 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati and Hindi. Dr. Desai is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Chesapeake Regional Cardiopulmonary-Pulmonology
    300 Medical Pkwy Ste 222A, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 404-2187
  2. 2 Currituck Internal Medicine & General Practice
    534 Caratoke Hwy, Moyock, NC 27958
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 231-6927
  3. 3 Office
    725 Volvo Pkwy Ste 102, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 362-9515
  4. 4 Office
    111 Medical Pkwy Fl 2, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 362-9507
  5. 5 CRMC OB/GYN Hospitalist
    736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 362-9514

Experience and Background Check

Shortness of Breath
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
Shortness of Breath
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
Shortness of Breath
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylactic Peanut Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asbestosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chylothorax
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Empyema
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Histoplasmosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lung Cancer
Lung Nodule
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Failure
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Thromboembolism
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventral Hernia
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Central Line Insertion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Immunization Administration
Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
Ultrasound, Endobronchial

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.8
Based on 101 Reviews
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is a pulmonary critical care medicine specialist in Chesapeake, VA. He specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Neurocritical Care
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Smt Nhl McPl Medical College
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is affiliated with The Outer Banks Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and Sentara Albemarle Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Neurocritical Care.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Outer Banks Hospital

    4800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA

  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA

  • Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

    1144 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC

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