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Dr. Megha Desai, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 46
Dr. Megha Desai, MD
4.3 (10 Ratings)

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Dr. Megha Desai, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Megha Desai, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 46
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Megha Desai, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Megha Desai, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Lexington, KY and has 20 years experience. They graduated from University of Louisville in 2004 and completed a residency at Lincoln Hospital.They currently practice at Baptist Health Medical Group Endocrinology and are affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Thyroiditis, Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thyroiditis
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Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Hashimoto's Disease
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Hyperparathyroidism
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Testicular Dysfunction
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
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Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
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Locations

  1. 1 Baptist Health Medical Group Endocrinology
    3084 Lakecrest Cir Ste 100, Lexington, KY 40513
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4.3
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Nov 30, 2022
Dr. Desai is knowledgeable and kind. She takes time to listen. Got my diabetes numbers down from a very high level to good.
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Lincoln Hospital
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Lincoln Hospital
    1997
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Megha Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Thyroiditis, Autoimmune Thyroiditis and Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Megha Desai, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington.

Yes, Dr. Megha Desai, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Lexington

    1740 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY