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Dr. Gita Desikan is a neurologist and psychiatrist with 53 years of experience in medicine. She earned her medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and completed her residency at Suny Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center. Her dual specialization allows her to treat both neurological disorders and mental health conditions, providing comprehensive care for patients whose conditions may overlap between these fields.
Dr. Desikan practices at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in West Brentwood, New York. Her extensive experience in both neurology and psychiatry enables her to address complex cases that require understanding of how the brain and nervous system affect mental health. She brings more than five decades of medical expertise to her patient care.
Dr. Desikan practices at Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in West Brentwood, New York. Her extensive experience in both neurology and psychiatry enables her to address complex cases that require understanding of how the brain and nervous system affect mental health. She brings more than five decades of medical expertise to her patient care.
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Quick Facts
- 53 years of experience
- Suny Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 16 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Gita Desikan has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Gita Desikan, MD | Dr. Margarita Mikhaylova | Dr. Artem Kaplan, MD | Dr. Roshni Karnani, MD |
| Neurology | Neurology | Neurology | Neurology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 53 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Russian | Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati | |
| West Brentwood , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: BANGALORE MEDICAL COLLEGE | Med School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM) | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Gita Desikan has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Gita Desikan has the following 16 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
53 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Suny Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from BANGALORE MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1973.
NPI Number
Dr. Desikan's NPI number is 1225110455.
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- Dr. Gita Desikan's office is located at 998 Crooked Hill Rd Bldg 82, West Brentwood, NY, 11717.
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