Summary

Dr. Manishi Desai is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. She earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Brigham & Women's Hospital. With 23 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Desai brings extensive knowledge to diagnosing and treating various eye conditions. She is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Desai practices at West Roxbury VA Medical Center and maintains an affiliation with Boston Medical Center in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. She focuses on treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and cataracts. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive vision tests, visual field testing to assess peripheral vision, and tonometry to measure eye pressure.

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Quick Facts

  • 23 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

West Roxbury Va Medical Center

1400 Vfw PkwyWest Roxbury, MA 02132

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West Roxbury , MAWellesley , MAWakefield , MABoston , MA
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Manishi Ashok Desai

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • HealthPartners
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Manishi Ashok Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Manishi Ashok Desai has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brigham & Womens Hospital

Medical School

Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2003

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Dr. Manishi Desai speaks Spanish and English.
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