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Parag Desai, MD

Parag Desai
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  • Professor, Clinical Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
  • Unit Based Medical Director, CT Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Temple University Hospital
  • Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Specialties

Pulmonary Critical Care, Pulmonology

Distinctions
2025 Top Doctors by Philadelphia magazine
4.8
205 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
About Me
Ratings & Reviews
Publications
About Me
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
Ratings & Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn more about our Patient Experience Ratings.

Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.8
Explained Things Clearly
4.8
Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.8
Discussed Treatment Options
4.8
Recommend Provider
4.8

Patient Comments

4.8 out of 5 (205 ratings, 30 comments)
10/14/2024

I felt rushed by Dr. Desai

10/14/2024

Doctor took an excellent history and ordered many tests to r/o different conditions.I was very impressed with his knowledge.

09/18/2024

Dr. Parag Desai is excellent.

09/16/2024

Excellent Demeanor and very good communication skills. Took the time to explain in detail all available options

08/26/2024

Always the best!

Offices

Office Locations

Temple Lung Center

3401 N. Broad St

Ambulatory Care Center, 5th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 800-836-7536

Temple Health Oaks

450 Cresson Boulevard

Oaks Corporate Center, Suite 200

Phoenixville, PA 19460

Phone: 800-836-7536

Publications
Digital Bibliography