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Dr. Prashant Desai, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Prashant Desai, DO
4.3 (43 Ratings)
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Dr. Prashant Desai, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakeland, FL.
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Dr. Prashant Desai, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 51
Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Prashant Desai, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakeland, FL.

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Dr. Desai graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at McLaren General Hosp-MSU.Dr. Prashant Desai, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakeland, FL and has 25 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bartow Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Bursitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Desai is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Bursitis
Meniscectomy
Joint Pain
Bursitis
Meniscectomy
Joint Pain
Bursitis
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Meniscectomy
Chondromalacia
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Knee Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellar Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Biceps Tendon Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Impingement
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Watson CLNC LLP
    2300 E County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7214
  2. 2 Watson Clinic LLP
    600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 787-1324
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    06:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.3
Based on 43 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (7)

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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McLaren General Hosp-MSU
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tom Winters MD
    2005
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Prashant Desai, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Prashant Desai, DO is affiliated with Bartow Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Prashant Desai, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bartow Regional Medical Center

    2200 Osprey Blvd, Bartow, FL

  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL