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Dr. Vijay Desai, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 57
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Dr. Vijay Desai, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Norwalk, CT.
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Dr. Vijay Desai, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 57
Norwalk, CT
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26 years of experience
Dr. Vijay Desai, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Norwalk, CT.

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Dr. Desai graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Vijay Desai, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Norwalk, CT and has 26 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Norwalk Hospital. Dr. Desai's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Desai is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Norwalk Hospital
    34 Maple St, Norwalk, CT 06850
  2. 2 Norwalk Hospital Physicians and Surgeons
    24 Stevens St, Norwalk, CT 06850
  3. 3 Vassar Brothers Medical Center
    45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
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Specialties*
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

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  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine
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Dr. Vijay Desai, MD is affiliated with Norwalk Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vijay Desai, MD holds board certification in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Norwalk Hospital

    34 Maple St, Norwalk, CT