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Dr. Svetang Desai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Dr. Svetang Desai, MD
4.5 (38 Ratings)

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Dr. Svetang Desai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX.
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Dr. Svetang Desai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 45
Sugar Land, TX
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Svetang Desai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from University of Tn Health Sci Center in 2005 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Svetang Desai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Sugar Land, TX and has 19 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Gastroptosis and Diarrhea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 38 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Spanish. Dr. Desai is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Gastroptosis
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Abdominal Pain
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Esophagitis
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Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Colon Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Fatty Liver Disease
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis, Familial Giant Hypertrophic
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • American National
  • Cigna
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    LocalPlus
  • Open Access
  • UniCare
  • Medicaid
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    Navigate HMO
  • Blue Options PPO
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Bankers Life and Casualty
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Prudential
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PacifiCare Health Systems

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates
    16537 Southwest Fwy Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX 77479
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 276-1960

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Oct 16, 2024
His entrance lightened up the room. He sat by my side, made a drawing of the digestive system, explained my condition, via his drawing, discussed treatment plan details etc. Uniquely professional and engaging, I left his office feeling comfortable and very happy.
— Oct 16, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tn Health Sci Center
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • DUKE UNIVERSITY|Duke University Hospital
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Svetang Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Gastroptosis and Diarrhea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Svetang Desai, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Svetang Desai, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

    500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland

    11100 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

    7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX