
Dr. Shashikant Ochhavlal Desai MD
Pediatrician
4 Morrissay Drive Putnam Valley NY, 10579About
Dr. Shashikant Desai is a pediatrician practicing in Putnam Valley, NY. 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
Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry 1963
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Allison Platt110 South Bedford Road Mt.Kisco New York 10549
- Dr. Minoo Pedoem-Shapiro MD448 TEMPLE HILL RD NEW WINDSOR NY 12553
- Dr. Cigal Shaham M.D., M.SC.95 Grasslands Rd Valhalla NY 10595
- Dr. John W Harrington MD19 Bradhurst Ave Hawthorne NY 10532
- Dr. Lauren Budow Other800 CROSS RIVER RD KATONAH NY 10536
- Dr. William M Levinson MD503 Grasslands Rd Valhalla NY 10595
Nearest Hospitals
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITALl
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670 STONELEIGH AVENUE CARMEL NY 10512HELEN HAYES HOSPITALl
51 NORTH ROUTE 9W WEST HAVERSTRAW NY 10993