Summary

Dr. Alpa Desai is a pulmonologist with 23 years of experience treating lung and respiratory conditions. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her residency at Temple University Hospital in 2006. Dr. Desai furthered her training with a fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in 2009, specializing in pulmonary medicine. She speaks Gujarati, English, and Spanish to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Desai practices at Stony Brook University Hospital and sees patients at locations in East Setauket and Commack, New York. She treats conditions including acute lung injury, asbestos-related lung disease, and asthma. Her expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate breathing capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to assess treatment responses. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.6 out of 5 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 23 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Gujarati, English, Spanish
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 4 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Alpa G Desai has 2 locations

Stony Brook Internists PC - Pulmonary

4 Technology DrEast Setauket, NY 11733

INT MED - COMMACK SPECIALTY CARE

500 Commack Rd Ste 203Commack, NY 11725

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PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.6 
4.5 
23 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Gujarati, English, Spanish Speaks English, Tagalog
East Setauket , NYStamford , CTEast Setauket , NYNorwalk , CT
Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: University Of Queensland School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alpa G Desai

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE HMO
  • (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE MEDICAID
  • (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE PPO
  • (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE SR
  • Aetna
  • Affinity
  • AgeWell
  • Beech Street
  • Centerlight (CCM)
  • CIGNA HMO
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Fidelis
  • GHI / MEDICARE PLUS
  • GHI CBP
  • GHI HMO
  • Great West
  • Health Smart WTC
  • HEALTHFIRST
  • HIP
  • Humana Military
  • MagnaCare
  • MET EMPIRE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • OXFORD
  • Partners Health Plan
  • UNITED HEALTH CARE / CHP / MEDICAID
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE
  • Workers Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alpa G Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alpa G Desai has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Mount Sinai Hospital2009

Residency

Temple University Hospital2006

Medical School

Albany Medical CollegeGraduated in 2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Alpa Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Alpa Desai is affiliated with STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alpa Desai?
You can find contact information for Dr. Alpa Desai here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Alpa Desai speak?
Dr. Alpa Desai speaks Gujarati, English, and Spanish.
Does Dr. Alpa Desai accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Alpa Desai has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Alpa Desai's office located?
Dr. Alpa Desai's office is located at 4 Technology Dr, East Setauket, NY, 11733.

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