Utpal Desai, MD

Dr. Utpal Desai is a surgeon who specializes in thoracic surgery with over three decades of experience serving patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency training at prestigious institutions including Rush University Medical Center and Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Desai pursued specialized fellowship training in thoracic surgery at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, building expertise in complex chest and heart procedures. He holds certifications from both the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care. Dr. Desai communicates with patients in English.

Based at AdventHealth Daytona Beach in Daytona Beach, Florida, Dr. Desai focuses on treating serious heart conditions and performing life-saving cardiac procedures. He treats patients with coronary artery disease, including women with heart disease, …and addresses heart muscle problems caused by reduced blood flow. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass surgery to restore blood flow to the heart, as well as advanced minimally-invasive heart procedures that promote faster recovery. Dr. Desai also performs off-pump bypass surgery, a specialized technique that allows heart surgery without using a heart-lung machine. Patients give him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars for his care.