Dr. Alka Desai
Pediatrician
13808 W Maple Rd Suite 100 Omaha NE, 68164About
Dr. Alka Desai is a pediatrician practicing in Omaha, NE. 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.
Education and Training
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Warts
- Ear Infection
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
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