
Ms. Alpa G Desai M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
26 Research Way East Setauket NY, 11733About
Dr. Alpa Desai practices Pulmonology in East Setauket, NY. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Desai manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Albany Medical College - Union University 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
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- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Ms. Alpa G Desai M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 26 Research Way
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- Nadia A Hasaneen M.D240 MIDDLE COUNTRY ROAD SMITHTOWN NY 11787
- Dr. Anthony Spadaro M.D.222 East Main St Smithtown NY 11787
- Dr. Anton N Chinniah M.D.1450 Barnum Ave Bridgeport CT 06610
- Dr. Jay Brian Enden MD301 E Main St Bay Shore NY 11706
Nearest Hospitals
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200 BELLE TERRE ROAD PORT JEFFERSON NY 11777UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ( STONY BROOK )l
HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SUNY STONY BROOK NY 11794