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Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 53
Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD
4.4 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 53
Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is a Pulmonologist in Shreveport, LA.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA. Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is a Pulmonologist in Shreveport, LA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Willis Knighton North and CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Sarcoidosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
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Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialists LLC
    7829 Youree Dr, Shreveport, LA 71105
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Jul 08, 2021
I would trust Dr Desai with my family's needs. He is very knowledgeable and very caring in my needs.
— Jul 08, 2021
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
    1999
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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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. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Sarcoidosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton North and CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System.

Yes, Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Willis Knighton North

    2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA

  • CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA