Summary

Dr. Jayant Desai is an ophthalmologist with over five decades of experience treating eye conditions and vision problems. He earned his medical degree from Grant Government Medical College and completed his residency training at L Obici Memorial Hospital. With 52 years in practice, Dr. Desai has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex eye disorders. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to care for diverse patient populations.

Dr. Desai is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center and Richmond University Medical Center, with practice locations in Jamaica and Staten Island, New York. His clinical focus includes treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, two leading causes of vision loss. He performs comprehensive eye exams and advanced diagnostic procedures like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to detect and monitor eye diseases. Patients consistently rate Dr. Desai highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his thorough care and expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 52 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • L Obici Memorial Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Jayant Dolatray Desai has 3 locations

Desai Eye Care

16521 Hillside AveJamaica, NY 11432
Mon10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Tue10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wed10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Thu10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Fri10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sat10:30 am - 1:30 pm
SunClosed

Eye Care Center

16519 Hillside AveJamaica, NY 11432

Richmond University Medical Center

355 Bard AveStaten Island, NY 10310

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4.6 
52 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Russian Speaks English
Jamaica , NYScranton , PABrooklyn , NYSouth Plainfield , NJ
Med School: Grant Government Medical College Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Upstate Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jayant Dolatray Desai

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jayant Dolatray Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jayant Dolatray Desai has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

L Obici Memorial Hospital

Medical School

Grant Government Medical CollegeGraduated in 1974

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Jayant Desai speak?
Dr. Jayant Desai speaks Spanish and English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Jayant Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Jayant Desai is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center.

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