Summary

Dr. Aaron Desai specializes in neurology with advanced training in neurocritical care. He completed his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2019 and pursued fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine, finishing in 2021. His internship was completed at Detroit Medical Center in 2016. Dr. Desai holds board certifications in neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, earned in 2019, and recently achieved certification in neurocritical care from the same board in 2024. He provides care in English.

Dr. Desai practices at JFK University Medical Center and sees patients at the JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute in Edison, New Jersey. His expertise includes treating patients who have experienced strokes and managing complex breathing difficulties that require intensive neurological care. He performs comprehensive blood work to monitor patient health and uses specialized cooling treatments to protect brain function during critical illness.

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Quick Facts

  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
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19 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Russian
Edison , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Aaron Desai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Aaron Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Aaron Desai has the following area of expertise

  • Neurocritical Care

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Neurology, 2019

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Neurocritical Care, 2024

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine2021

Residency

Wayne State University School of Medicine2019

Internship

Detroit Medical Center2016

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Dr. Aaron Desai's office is located at 65 James St, Edison, NJ, 08820.
Which hospitals is Dr. Aaron Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Aaron Desai is affiliated with Jfk University Medical Center.
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