4.1
8 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Alpa Desai is a family medicine physician with 26 years of experience caring for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and completed her residency at David Grant USAF Medical Center. Her osteopathic training emphasizes treating the whole person and understanding how different body systems work together. Dr. Desai speaks both Chinese and English, allowing her to serve diverse communities.
Dr. Desai practices at multiple UF Health locations throughout Gainesville and Newberry, Florida, including UF Health Family Medicine at Jonesville. She specializes in treating joint pain, shoulder discomfort, and back pain that occurs during pregnancy. Her approach includes physical therapy techniques and strength training programs to help patients regain mobility and function. Manual therapy is another key part of her treatment approach, using hands-on techniques to address musculoskeletal …concerns. Patients have rated Dr. Desai an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Desai practices at multiple UF Health locations throughout Gainesville and Newberry, Florida, including UF Health Family Medicine at Jonesville. She specializes in treating joint pain, shoulder discomfort, and back pain that occurs during pregnancy. Her approach includes physical therapy techniques and strength training programs to help patients regain mobility and function. Manual therapy is another key part of her treatment approach, using hands-on techniques to address musculoskeletal …concerns. Patients have rated Dr. Desai an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 26 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Chinese, English
- David Grant Usaf Medical Center
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 5 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Alpa S Desai has 5 locationsUf Health Family Medicine At Jonesville
13611 NW 1st Ln Ste 200Newberry, FL 32669 Tel: (352) 265-8670
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
Select Specialty Hospital Gainesville
1600 Sw Archer Rd Fl 5Gainesville, FL 32610 Tel: (352) 265-0055
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
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| Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific | Med School: University of West Florida | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alpa S Desai
Medical Specialties
Dr. Alpa S Desai has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Alpa S Desai has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. Alpa S Desai holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at David Grant Usaf Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Desai's NPI number is 1538135082.
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