Summary

Dr. Sandhya Desai specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients. She earned her medical degree from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and completed her residency at Strp Mercy Hospital. With 34 years of medical experience, Dr. Desai has developed extensive expertise in managing complex adult health conditions. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Desai practices at Wilkes Barre General Hospital in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. She focuses on treating high blood pressure and related cardiovascular conditions, including hypertensive emergencies. Her practice also encompasses coordinating physical therapy services and providing compassionate hospice care for patients and families. Patients have given Dr. Desai an average rating of 3.3 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 34 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Strp Mercy Hosp
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Drs Blum And Desai Llc

545 N River St Ste 230Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Sandhya Pramthesh Desai, MDDr. Michael Knolle, DODr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-CDr. Linda Sebastian Frantz, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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3.3 
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34 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English
Wilkes Barre , PAElizabethtown , PAMesquite , TXDunmore , PA
Med School: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sandhya Pramthesh Desai

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Geisinger Health Plan - PPO
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optimum HealthCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sandhya Pramthesh Desai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sandhya Pramthesh Desai has the following 6 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Dr. Sandhya Pramthesh Desai holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Strp Mercy Hosp.

Medical School

Graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in 1992.

NPI Number

Dr. Desai's NPI number is 1790703775.

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Dr. Sandhya Desai speaks English.
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Dr. Sandhya Desai is affiliated with Wilkes Barre General Hospital.
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