Dr. Deborah Dyett Desir, MD

Dr. Deborah Desir specializes in rheumatology and internal medicine, bringing 46 years of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency training. Her extensive experience spans nearly five decades of caring for patients with complex rheumatic and internal medicine conditions. Dr. Desir is fluent in Arabic and Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Desir practices at Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus and sees patients at Yale Medicine Rheumatology in Hamden, Connecticut. She focuses on treating various forms of back pain, including upper and middle back pain as well as back pain during pregnancy. Her approach to care includes coordinating physical therapy and utilizing diagnostic tools such as blood tests and metabolic panels to develop comprehensive treatment plans. Patients rate Dr. Desir 4.2 out of 5 stars for her compassionate …care and clinical expertise.