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Dr. Rajiv Desai, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Dr. Rajiv Desai, MD
4.3 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Rajiv Desai, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Scarborough, ME.
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Dr. Rajiv Desai, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Scarborough, ME
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rajiv Desai, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Scarborough, ME.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Rajiv Desai, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Scarborough, ME and has 35 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mainegeneral Medical Center, Maine Medical Center, Pen Bay Medical Center and Mid Coast Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis and Cervical Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Back Pain
Brain Abscess
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Brain Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice-ME PPO
    Pathway Enhanced-ME POS
    Pathway-ME HMO
    Maine HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
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    Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Curative PPO
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    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    92 Campus Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
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  2. 2 Office
    190 Riverside St Unit 6B, Portland, ME 04103
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.3
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
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1 Star (2)

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Oct 16, 2023
dr Desai tells u the truth and takes his time with his patients. I was operated on oct 12 and had a spinal fusion. I got awesome care from all involved. His office staff is as wonderful as he is. Couldn’t ask for better care
Sue white — Oct 16, 2023
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Neurosurgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1989
Medical Education

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  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rajiv Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis and Cervical Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rajiv Desai, MD is affiliated with Mainegeneral Medical Center, Maine Medical Center, Pen Bay Medical Center and Mid Coast Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rajiv Desai, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mainegeneral Medical Center

    35 Medical Center Pkwy, Augusta, ME

  • Maine Medical Center

    22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME

  • Pen Bay Medical Center

    6 Glen Cove Dr, Rockport, ME

  • Mid Coast Hospital

    123 Medical Center Dr, Brunswick, ME