Dr. Sanjiv K. Desai, MD | Tampa, FL | Family Physician

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Dr. Sanjiv Desai is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY. With 29 years of experience in practice, he provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages. Dr. Desai is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse communities throughout the Tampa area.

Dr. Desai practices at multiple Palm Medical Centers locations in Tampa and Land O Lakes, Florida, and maintains an affiliation with Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital. He specializes in managing chronic conditions such as kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, while also addressing high cholesterol in children and teenagers. His practice includes performing essential diagnostic tests like glucose monitoring and comprehensive metabolic panels to help track patient health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
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52 Ratings
29 years of experience
41 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Suny
15 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

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Dr. Desai has been wonderful with helping take care of my father. Every time he has any concern he helps take care of it. He speaks in terms we understand and is always smiling. I would recommend him a hundred times for anyone.

March 1st, 2019

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Very caring professional doctor. Great sense of humor. Very smart man.

December 19th, 2017

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DR DESAI HIMSELF IS AWESOME BUT THOSE UNPROFESSIONAL, MEAN, NASTY, AND RULED WOMAN HE HAS FOR STAFF NEED CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING. THEY WILL BACK ONE ANOTHER UP EVEN IF IT MEANS "LYING"!

October 11th, 2017

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He listens is very attentive to new ideas and most of all he sincerley cares for his patients .

November 20th, 2016

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I believe Dr. Desai is the most incompetent Dr. I have ever met. He refuses to do diagnostic testing to find out what is wrong and refuses to send anyone to a specialist. I almost lost my life because of him and another Dr. in his office. Nurses are rude also. The only nice person there is the receptionist Nancy. Dr. Patel is only out for the bonus check he gets from the insurance company every month for saving them money (Dr. even said they get bonus checks). If an insurance agent recommends then run away from the agent. If there was a 0 star rating I would choose that.

July 21st, 2016

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The doc himself seems ok. But the office staff at Foresthills is so rude, disrespectful and have no office manners whatsoever.

April 15th, 2016

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I know a lot of people had said bad thing about the staff. However I had wonderful experience. Some of the patient are very rude with the staff. Really you can take some much. The only thing is people need to come in sing and have a seat. I don't want my information to been seen by other people. Discuss any medical issued in a room not at the front desk. I see that a lot......

March 25th, 2016

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I really like Dr. Desai and have never had a problem with him. But, his office staff is the worst! Any time I have to get a referral, they make it so difficult and have gone as far as saying I'm not a patient there. I absolutely dread having to call this place.

October 23rd, 2015

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I have had nothing but good experiences with his office!

January 30th, 2015

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The most memorable thing about his practice was that I never got a reply from them. He was supposed to be my PCP but while I called on a Thursday, I was told that I wouldn't get an appointment for at least 3 weeks. They said they would call the following Monday. I went in search of a new Dr. and got an appointment the following Monday and NEVER received a call from this alleged doctor. They office staff is incredibly rude and, obviously incompetent. I have nothing to day about the doctor except that if he hires incompetent staff, he probably is incompetent too. DO not make an appointment with this doctor unless you want grief.

July 21st, 2014

Palm Medical Centers Forest Hills

116 W Bougainvillea AveTampa, FL 33612

Tel: (813) 932-4381

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Palm Medical Centers

2525 E Hillsborough Ave Ste 201Tampa, FL 33610

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Palm Medical Centers-Central Pasco

2416 Land O Lakes BlvdLand O Lakes, FL 34639

Palm Medical Centers

2525 E Hillsborough Ave Ste 201Tampa, FL 33610


Dr. Sanjiv Kishor Desai, MD	Dr. Douglas Shapiro, DO, DABFM	Beverly Ciampa MSN, APRN, FNP-C	Dr. Christina Stamoolis, MD
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (52 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (18 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience		18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Tampa , FL	TAMPA , FL	Wesley Chapel , FL	Tampa , FL
Med School: Spartan Health Sciences University School Of Medicine	Med School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine		Med School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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What languages does Dr. Sanjiv Desai speak?: Dr. Sanjiv Desai speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. Sanjiv Desai's office located?: Dr. Sanjiv Desai's office is located at 116 W Bougainvillea Ave, Tampa, FL, 33612.
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