Summary

Dr. Svetang Desai is a gastroenterologist who has dedicated over two decades to digestive health care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2009, followed by specialized fellowship training at Duke University in 2012. Dr. Desai is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine, bringing 21 years of clinical expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Based in Sugar Land, Texas, Dr. Desai practices with Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates. His clinical focus includes treating colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as pathology tests and surgical pathology evaluations. Patients consistently rate his care highly, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 21 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Duke University
  • 31 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates

16537 Southwest Fwy Ste 110Sugar Land, TX 77479
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.7 
21 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Arabic, English
Sugar Land , TXSACRAMENTO , CATempe , AZPasadena , TX
Med School: American Board of Internal Medicine (Board Certification) Med School: New York University Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Svetang Vijay Desai

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Community Health Choice
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Svetang Vijay Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Svetang Vijay Desai has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Duke University2012

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine2009

Medical School

American Board of Internal Medicine (Board Certification)
University of TennesseeGraduated in 2005

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Dr. Svetang Desai's office is located at 16537 Southwest Fwy Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX, 77479.
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What languages does Dr. Svetang Desai speak?
Dr. Svetang Desai speaks English and Spanish.

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