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Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 64
Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD
3.2 (26 Ratings)

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Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in St Petersburg, FL.
Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD
3.2 (26 Ratings)
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Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 64
St Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in St Petersburg, FL.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from University of Mumbai in 1985 and completed a residency at Cook Co Hospital.Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in St Petersburg, FL and has 39 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Pinellas Hematology/Oncology Center-St. Petersburg and are affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Vitamin B12 Anemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu. Dr. Desai is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anemia
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Bleeding Disorders
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hypercoagulable State
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Carcinoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Monocytic and Monoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Amyloidosis
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
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Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
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Burkitt's Lymphoma
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Candidemia
Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoma in Situ
Carcinoma Tongue
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Colon Cancer
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Drug Induced Aplastic Anemia
Ear Disorders
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemoglobin E-Beta Thalassemia
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukemia
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
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Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Melanoma
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Mycosis Fungoides
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Pituitary Tumor
Plasma Cell Leukemia
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Pleural Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Tumor
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systemic Amyloidosis
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Aspiration
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Cancer Treatment
Cancer Counseling
Cancer Pain Management
Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy
Fine Needle Aspiration
Hysteroscopy
Infusion Therapy
Liver Biopsy
Plasmapheresis
Skin Screenings
Therapeutic Phlebotomy
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Petersburg
    5000 Park St N Ste 1017, St Petersburg, FL 33709
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Bayfront
    603 7th St S Ste 560, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
  3. 3 Largo
    1258 West Bay Dr Ste G, Largo, FL 33770
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Hudson Office
    13733 Office Park Ct Ste B, Hudson, FL 34667
  5. 5 Office
    5000 Park St N Ste 1017, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
  6. 6 David M. Dresdner MD PA
    603 7th St S Ste 560, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
  7. 7 Tampa Bay Area Cancer Consultants PA
    4114 Woodlands Pkwy Ste 301, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
  8. 8 Gulfcoast Oncology Associates
    425 S Parsons Ave Ste 101, Brandon, FL 33511
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
3.2
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
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1 Star (10)

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May 23, 2023
I have been seeing Dr Desai for about 2 years. She is very thorough and the office staff is wonderful. I highly recommend her.
— May 23, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology & Oncology
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mumbai
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Cook County Hospital
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cook Co Hospital
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ill Hospital
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Vitamin B12 Anemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL