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Dr. Samit Desai, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 49
Dr. Samit Desai, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Samit Desai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Hackensack, NJ.
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Dr. Samit Desai, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 49
Hackensack, NJ
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Samit Desai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Hackensack, NJ.

About

Dr. Samit Desai, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Hackensack, NJ and has 23 years experience. They graduated from RUTGERS UNIVERSITY / CAMDEN CAMPUS in 2001 and completed a residency at UMDNJ - University Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Bacterial Sepsis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Bacterial Sepsis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Bacterial Sepsis
Syphilis Infections
Acute Kidney Infection
Brain Abscess
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Cellulitis
Chlamydia Infections
Cryptococcosis
Dysentery
Endocarditis
Foot Infection
Gas Gangrene
Gastritis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Histoplasmosis
Infective Arthritis
Infective Endocarditis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Neurosyphilis
Ocular Syphilis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Quaternary Syphilis
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sepsis
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Tuberculosis
Typhoid Fever
Urogenital Candidiasis

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Travelcare P.A.
    20 Prospect Ave Ste 507, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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4.3
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Apr 10, 2020
Dr. Samit Desai is the most patient doctor I have ever met. He is very professional with great bedside manners. He is very clear in explaining the prognosis.
Mrs S. — Apr 10, 2020
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Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • RUTGERS UNIVERSITY / CAMDEN CAMPUS
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UMDNJ - University Hospital
    2002
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UMDNJ - University Hospital
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samit Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Samit Desai, MD is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Samit Desai, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ