Dr. Alpana A Desai M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
501 Se Osceola St Suite 301 Stuart FL, 34994About
Dr. Alpana Desai is an oncologist practicing in Stuart, FL. Dr. Desai specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Desai manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Indiana University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Melanoma
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Crohn's Disease
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Phlebitis
- Lymphedema
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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