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Dr. Sohum Desai, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 37
Dr. Sohum Desai, MD
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Dr. Sohum Desai, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Weslaco, TX.
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Dr. Sohum Desai, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 37
Weslaco, TX
Accepting new patients
Dr. Sohum Desai, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Weslaco, TX.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from GeorgeTown University and completed a residency at Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Sohum Desai, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Weslaco, TX. Dr. Desai currently practices at Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine and are affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Valley Regional Medical Center. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Subdural Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients. Dr. Desai is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebral Edema
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebral Edema
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebral Edema
Back Pain
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebrovascular Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Hemorrhage
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Extradural Hemorrhage
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Medulloblastoma
Meningiomas
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Permanent Vegetative State
Persistent Vegetative State
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Atherectomy
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Block
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoplasty
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Blue Advantage HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine
    1019 S Utah Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596
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May 22, 2021
Finally, a doctor visit where we were called in at the appointment time and not have to wait a half hour to an hour after your appointment to get called in. Very friendly staff, would love for all doctor visits to be conducted in this manner.
— May 22, 2021
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • GeorgeTown University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Sohum Desai, MD is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Valley Regional Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

    101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX

  • Valley Regional Medical Center

    100 E Alton Gloor Blvd # A, Brownsville, TX