Summary

I am a board-certified internist, medical oncologist, and hematologist specializing in treating gastrointestinal malignancies, including colorectal, pancreatobiliary, and gastroesophageal cancers. I regularly participate in Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Colorectal and Hepatobiliary Disease Management Team meetings, in which patients’ treatment is discussed by a multidisciplinary team.

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Office Location

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

650 Commack RdCommack, NY 11725
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.7
  • 22 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Avni Desai

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Avni Desai has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Avni Desai has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Heartburn
  • Hematologist
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncologist
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine2012

Residency

George Washington University Hospital2007

Medical School

Tufts University School of MedicineGraduated in 2004

Other Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Avni Desai accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Avni Desai's office located?
Dr. Avni Desai's office is located at 650 Commack Rd, Commack, NY, 11725.
Which hospitals is Dr. Avni Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Avni Desai is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Does Dr. Avni Desai accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Avni Desai accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
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