Clinical Interests
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung volume reduction
Research Interests
- Advanced lung disease and cardiac dysfunction
- Ultrasound and echocardiography in ICU
- Mechanical ventilation
- Management of septic shock
Highlights
Dr. Desai was featured in a 6 ABC "Moves in Medicine" segment. Watch the video to learn more about our Post-COVID Recovery Clinic to help long-haulers.
Education
- MD, New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
Training
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians
- American Thoracic Society
Awards and Honors
- Top Doctors, Pulmonary Disease, Philadelphia magazine, 2019-2025
Patient Comments
Listens to the patient and it explains everything and will repeat the answer when asked
The Doctor was amazing, kind, caring, thoughtful, pleasant, professional, great and approachable personality. Am very glad I got this Doctor, he takes his job seriously but is very personable
Dr. Desai is truly an excellent doctor--very knowledgeable, compassionate, personable, etc.
Dr. Desai is an excellent Doctor, always caring, professional, a great listener & always discusses my health, allowing me to be part of understanding & taking good care of my Health. His staff works extremely well with him.
I have recently referred a friend to Dr. Desai who is looking for a pulmonologist.