Dr. Neel Desai M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Neel Desai M.D.

Ophthalmologist

148 13th Street Southwest Largo Florida, 33770

About

Neel Desai, MD, has worked at the Eye Institute of West Florida in Largo, Florida since 2008.  He remains a staff physician at the Wilmer Eye Institute, an extension of Johns Hopkins Hospital where his fellowship was obtained. Dr. Desai specializes in LASIK, cataract and corneal diseases of the eye, and is only one of 100 physicians in the country noted for performing corneal transplants.  The author of book chapters and articles in medical journals, Dr. Desai also works at the Weinstock Laser Eye Center in Largo.  He is also the inventor of several eye surgery patents, which are currently pending. 

Education and Training

Penn State University

Penn State

Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2003

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology - Eligible

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 22 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

CataractCorneal Diseases of the EyeLASIK

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • International Public Speaking -

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Astigmatism
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals 
  • Member American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Johns Hopkins Univ. School Of Medicine   
  • Wilmer Eye Inst At Johns Hopkins Hosp, Cornea/External Disease    2007

Internships

  • Medical University of South Carolina

Fellowships

  • Wilmer Eye Institute

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, International Society of Refractive Surgery, Cornea Society

Articles and Publications

  • Articles in Peer Reviewed Journals

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Treating Patients like Family, Fortunate Training

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golfing, Oil Painting

Dr. Neel Desai M.D.'s Practice location

148 13th Street Southwest -
Largo, Florida 33770
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