Summary

Dr. Utpal Desai is a surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery with 33 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Desai completed his general surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center in 1993, followed by thoracic surgery training at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in 1998. He holds board certifications in both surgery from the American Board of Surgery and thoracic surgery from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Desai speaks English.

Dr. Desai practices at AdventHealth Daytona Beach in Daytona Beach, Florida. His expertise includes treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia. He performs coronary artery bypass graft procedures and minimally-invasive heart surgery. Dr. Desai also specializes in off-pump bypass surgery techniques. Patients rate him 4.2 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.2
  • 33 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Thoracic Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at Daytona Beach

305 Memorial Medical Pkwy Ste 308Daytona Beach, FL 32117
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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Daytona Beach , FLGulf Breeze , FLSarasota , FLDeland , FL
Med School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Utpal Desai

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • America's 1st Choice
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Health Care Plans
  • Freedom Health
  • Freedom Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Utpal Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Utpal Desai has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Utpal Desai holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida. They are board certified in Thoracic Surgery and Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Thoracic Surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Thoracic Surgery; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery, Rush University Medical Center in 1998, and Jackson Memorial Medical Center in 1993.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl in 1993.

NPI Number

Utpal Desai's NPI number is 1760478101.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Utpal Desai's office located?
Utpal Desai's office is located at 305 Memorial Medical Pkwy Ste 308, Daytona Beach, FL, 32117.
Which hospitals is Utpal Desai affiliated with?
Utpal Desai is affiliated with Adventhealth Daytona Beach.
Does Utpal Desai accept my insurance?
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