Dr. Sonia S. Desai, MD | Cleveland, OH | Psychiatry

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Dr. Desai graduated from the Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College in 1997. She works in Cleveland, OH and 2 other locations and specializes in Psychiatry and Family Medicine. Dr. Desai is affiliated with University Hospitals Parma Medical Center, University Hospitals Saint John Medical Center, Southwest General Health Center and The Chester County Hospital And Health System.

accepting new patients
3.9

56 Ratings
29 years of experience
Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College
32 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Female

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I am Sonia Desai's daughter. She should not be a child psychiatrist as she abused her own children for 20+ years. She is no longer in my life because she is a psycho maniac whose medical license should be taken. Run away. Stay away. I did and I'm better off for it. Find a psychiatrist that will actually help you.

March 5th, 2025

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"Doctor" Sonia ruined my life. She told me to kms and stole all my family's money. Stay away!!!

March 5th, 2025

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Doctor misdiagnosed me and seemed to be much more concerned about my taking a prescription that I in no way needed.

January 25th, 2020

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Sonia Shah is all for herself! She does not care about her patients; she cares about money! Moves around constantly, will not stay in one place for very long! Brags about her children even after you tell her your problems! She needs to find a new line of work!

March 21st, 2018

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Cannot express my gratitude for all the help Dr Shah has provided my son.

September 21st, 2017

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Every time I have needed to speak with her in a crisis she as been available. I see Dr Shah at her Broadview hts office with no wait. She has helped me tremendously with my mental health and my medical issues. She is the best

September 21st, 2017

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Dr. Shah is Amazing! She has helped both of my daughters. My youngest daughter who is 16 has suffered from extreme depression and has attempted suicide. I have been through several other doctors that my daughter wouldn't even talk to or open up to. Dr. Shah is the first doctor that my daughter has opened up to and looks forward to seeing. I wish I would have found her years ago. Dr. Shah has a way of connecting with teenagers and takes the time to figure out their needs. I highly recommend her.

September 9th, 2017

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Dr. Shah is caring and compassionate! She has helped my daughter, where no other has been able to. We are extremely lucky that she is in our lives!

September 6th, 2017

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Dr. Shah is one of the most compassionate psychiatrists I have worked with. She has helped me in ways no other doctor has been able to do. I am forever grateful for her knowledge and expertise in mental health. I would recommend her to anyone that is struggling.

August 26th, 2017

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She doesn't sugar coat things, she's honest and respects her patients. I'm really happy I found her.

August 26th, 2017

Southwest Behavioral Health

7265 Old Oak BlvdCleveland, OH 44130

Southwest General Health Center

18697 Bagley RdMiddleburg Heights, OH 44130

Tel: (440) 816-8000

University Hospitals Saint John Medical Center

29000 Center Ridge RdWestlake, OH 44145

Tel: (440) 827-2668

University Hospitals Parma Medical Center

7007 Powers BlvdParma, OH 44129

Tel: (440) 887-8428


Dr. Sonia Shetal Desai, MD	Dr. Bethany McCann, DO	Dr. Rosemarie Anderson, MD	Cheyanne Burns, NP
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (56 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Cleveland , OH	Cincinnati , OH	Los Angeles , CA	Los Angeles , CA
Med School: Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College	Med School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University of Maryland	Med School: Azusa Pacific University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Acne
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
Birth Control
Clinical Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)
Eating Disorders
Family Medicine
Paranoid Schizophrenia
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Substance Abuse

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Mahadevappa Rampure Medical CollegeGraduated in 1997

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