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Dr. Neelam Vijay Desai M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL, 32610About
Dr. Neelam Desai is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Desai specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Chief Fellow Award 2012
- FLASCO Travel Award 2012
Fellowships
- University of Florida and Shands Medical Center (Hematology and Oncology)
- University of Florida, Fellow:Hematology/Oncology 2009
- University of Florida, Fellow:Hematology/Oncology 2011
Dr. Neelam Vijay Desai M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1600 SW Archer Rd
1600 SW Archer Rd -Gainesville, FL 32610Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jayan Nair M.D.1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL 32608
- Dr. Merry Jennifer Markham MD1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL 32608
- Dr. Charles E. Riggs MD1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL 32608
- Dr. Bruce K. Stechmiller MD1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL 32608
- Dr. Alan B Grosbach MD1601 Sw Archer Rd Gainesville FL 32608
- Dr. Julia Lee Close MD1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL 32608
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