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Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 63
Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD
3.2 (26 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 63
St Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD works in St Petersburg, FL as a Hematologist Oncologist and has 39 years experience.

They are board certified in Medical Oncology and graduated from University of Mumbai in 1985. Dr. Desai completed a residency at Cook Co Hospital. Dr. Desai has has worked on more claims relating to Anemia, Bleeding Disorders and Myeloproliferative Disorders than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Desai has received an average rating of 3.2 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. They are affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu. Dr. Desai practices at Pinellas Hematology/Oncology Center-St. Petersburg in St Petersburg, FL and has additional offices in Largo, FL, Saint Petersburg, FL, Hudson, FL, Palm Harbor, FL and Brandon, FL.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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  • Blue Card PPO
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  • Medicare HMO
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  • GEHA
  • Tricare
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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 St. Petersburg
    5000 Park St N Ste 1017, St Petersburg, FL 33709
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Largo
    1258 West Bay Dr Ste G, Largo, FL 33770
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Bayfront
    603 7th St S Ste 560, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
  4. 4 Hudson Office
    13733 Office Park Ct Ste B, Hudson, FL 34667
  5. 5 Office
    5000 Park St N Ste 1017, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
  6. 6 David M. Dresdner MD PA
    603 7th St S Ste 560, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
  7. 7 Tampa Bay Area Cancer Consultants PA
    4114 Woodlands Pkwy Ste 301, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
  8. 8 Gulfcoast Oncology Associates
    425 S Parsons Ave Ste 101, Brandon, FL 33511
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
3.2
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (10)

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May 23, 2023
I have been seeing Dr Desai for about 2 years. She is very thorough and the office staff is wonderful. I highly recommend her.
— May 23, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology & Oncology
Hematology
Medical Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mumbai
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Cook County Hospital
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cook Co Hospital
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ill Hospital
    1994
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Desai accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Amerigroup (Wellpoint) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Desai accepts here.

Dr. Desai frequently sees patients for Anemia, Bleeding Disorders and Myeloproliferative Disorders.

Yes, Dr. Desai speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu. See Dr. Desai's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Desai has a star rating of 3.2/5 and has been reviewed 26 times.

Dr. Desai is board certified in Medical Oncology.

Dr. Desai has been practicing as a Hematologist Oncologist for 39 years.

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