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Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD
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Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD is an Internist in Wilkes Barre, PA.
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Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 54
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD is an Internist in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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Dr. Desai graduated from MGM Med Coll, Indore University in 1993 and completed a residency at Strp Mercy Hospital.Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD is an Internist in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients. Dr. Desai is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Richard H. Blum MD
    545 N River St Ste 230, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 826-0526
  2. 2 Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
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Mar 04, 2023
Dr. Desai is the most professional and caring Dr. I’ve had in my lifetime. She follows up on absolutely everything and genuinely cares about her patients and their concerns. Wonderful!
Brenda P. — Mar 04, 2023
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • MGM Med Coll, Indore University
    1993
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
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  • Strp Mercy Hospital
    2001
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sandhya Desai, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA

  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA