Summary

Dr. Dirghayu Desai is an internal medicine physician with 44 years of experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Medical College Baroda and completed his residency training at Coney Island Hospital. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Desai has developed deep expertise in internal medicine, focusing on the comprehensive care of adult patients.

Dr. Desai practices at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, and also sees patients at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. He specializes in treating patients with kidney-related conditions, including chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury. His practice includes managing patients with advanced chronic kidney disease. Dr. Desai regularly performs diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts and glucose monitoring to help assess his patients' overall health and manage their conditions effectively.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 44 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • Coney Island Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Dirghayu V Desai has 2 locations

Sentara Obici Hospital

2800 Godwin BlvdSuffolk, VA 23434

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
44 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Portsmouth , VAFairfax , VAFairfax , VAFairfax , VA
Med School: Medical College Baroda Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dirghayu V Desai

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dirghayu V Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dirghayu V Desai has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Coney Island Hospital

Medical School

Medical College BarodaGraduated in 1983
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1982

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Dirghayu Desai accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Dirghayu Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Dirghayu Desai is affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Dirghayu Desai's office located?
Dr. Dirghayu Desai's office is located at 3636 High St, Portsmouth, VA, 23707.
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