Dr. Maria Julia Jocelyn Desai, MD

Dr. Maria Desai is a family medicine physician with 28 years of experience providing comprehensive primary care to patients and families. She earned her medical degree from Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at SUNY. Her extensive experience in family medicine allows her to care for patients across all age groups, from routine wellness visits to managing complex chronic conditions. Dr. Desai is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling her to serve diverse communities throughout the Tampa area.

Dr. Desai practices at multiple AdventHealth locations throughout Tampa, Florida, including AdventHealth Carrollwood where she maintains hospital privileges. She has particular expertise in managing type 2 diabetes and helping patients prevent complications from this condition. Her practice also focuses on treating diabetic skin problems and venous skin ulcers, providing specialized wound care for patients with circulation issues. Dr. …Desai performs electrocardiograms to monitor heart health and diagnose cardiac conditions as part of her comprehensive family medicine practice.