Dr. Menka Desai M.D.
Pediatrician
1 Hospital Dr Dco18. 00 Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Menka Desai is a pediatrician practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Desai is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Desai diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Desai can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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