Dr. Vajendra J. Desai, MD | Grand Rapids, MI | Neurology

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Dr. Vajendra Desai specializes in neurology and psychiatry, bringing expertise in both brain health and mental wellness to his patients. He completed his medical residency training at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, gaining comprehensive experience in treating complex neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Dr. Desai practices at Forest View Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he focuses on helping patients with mood disorders in children, mental health crises, and depression. His approach includes counseling, thorough mental health assessments, and general blood testing to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.2 on Vitals.

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3.2

19 Ratings
30 insurance plans accepted
University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
9 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Now that I'm older I'm glad to look back and know I'm not the only person this quack has used as a guinea pig. He nearly ruined my life. Cycled me through medication I didn't need and is a disgusting example of a medical professional.

November 21st, 2017

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I actually saw Dr. Desai many years ago when I suffered with issues in early-adulthood and I wasn't impressed then. Recently my daughter saw him, as well. He insisted on putting her on an anti-depressant, even though I tried to get him to understand my own sensitivities to such meds and concern that my daughter may, as well. She cut herself just a couple days before being sent home and she was visibly worse. I knew it was the meds. This was completely new behavior. She ended up going back into a different hospital a week later. They took her off the meds and she almost immediately got better. I think Dr. Desai should better consider what is best for each individual patient, rather than going "by the book" and things like this could be avoided.

September 25th, 2017

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Honestly the worst doctor I have ever been treated by. I was suicidal and I had a plan for that night which I told him, but he didn't believe me. I ended up in Pine Rest the next day. If you ever go to forest view, do yourself a favor and request a different doctor.

September 8th, 2016

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Dr. Desai was a life-saver to me and my husband. We love him!!! He is amazingly smart and intuitive, very kind and interested in his patients. Great skill and extremely kind!

September 15th, 2015

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I have never been treated so badly in my life. He gave me medicine with such bad side effects I almost went to the ER. He said it was medicine to help me sleep but it was bipolar and scizopherena.

September 15th, 2014

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He mis diagnosed me with a multitude of psychiatric disorders and prescribed enormous amounts of medications that exacerbated symptoms, which led to more side effects, requiring more medications and hospitalizations and then blamed me for not getting better. Tragically this went on for over 10 years, when it all could have been solved by treating the underlying physical condition

July 13th, 2012

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He is my doctor but I have never met him, will only let me see his nurse practioner.

January 20th, 2011

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Very disappointed in Dr. Desai with his dianosis on children and not getting the proper treatment! I highly do NOT recommend him!

December 8th, 2010

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excellent

March 12th, 2009

Forest View Hospital

1055 Medical Park Dr SeGrand Rapids, MI 49546

Tel: (616) 942-9610


Dr. Vajendra J Desai, MD	Dr. Cinthi Pillai, MD	Daniel Henry Arndt, MD, FAES, FACNS	Dr. Sameh Fathi Sudki Dwaikat, MD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.3 (23 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)
	20 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English	Speaks English
Grand Rapids , MI	New York , NY	West Bloomfield , MI	Grand Rapids , MI
	Med School: Newcastle University UK	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences	Med School: University Of Debrecen Medical School And Health Science Centre
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System

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Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD
Hospital Medicine
11 Years Exp | Grand Rapids, MI
(0)
Dr. Barbara Fay Willis, MD
Adolescent Medicine
41 Years Exp | Grand Rapids, MI
(1)
Dr. Valerie E Mathis-Allen, MD
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(3)
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Psychiatry
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Which hospitals is Dr. Vajendra Desai affiliated with?: Dr. Vajendra Desai is affiliated with Forest View Hospital.
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Where is Dr. Vajendra Desai's office located?: Dr. Vajendra Desai's office is located at 1055 Medical Park Dr Se, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546.

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