Summary

Dr. Smita Desai is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 25 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from BLDE University's Sri B M Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Centre and completed her residency training at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Her dual focus in internal medicine and hospital medicine allows her to provide comprehensive care for hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions.

Dr. Desai practices at Saint Lukes Hospital Easton Campus and provides services in Allentown and Easton, Pennsylvania. She has particular expertise in managing chronic kidney disease and treating patients with high blood pressure, including hypertensive emergencies. Her clinical skills include performing diagnostic imaging such as chest X-rays and CT scans to help evaluate and monitor her patients' conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 25 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Smita R Desai has 3 locations

Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest

1200 S Cedar Crest BlvdAllentown, PA 18103

Lvpg Hospital Medicine At Cedar Crest

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Fl 3Allentown, PA 18103
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dr. Smita R Desai, MDDr. Adam AdikaDr. Tuesdae Stainbrook, DODr. Michael Knolle, DO
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.4 
25 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English
Allentown , PAPhiladelphia , PADu Bois , PAElizabethtown , PA
Med School: Blde Universitys Sri B M Patil Med Coll Hospital & Research Centre Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Smita R Desai

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cenpatico
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Smita R Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Smita R Desai has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Medical School

Blde Universitys Sri B M Patil Med Coll Hospital & Research CentreGraduated in 2001

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Dr. Smita Desai is affiliated with Saint Lukes Hospital Easton Campus.
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