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Dr. Avni Desai, MD

Hematology*
4.4 (5)
Map Pin Small Commack, NY
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20 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Avni Desai, MD

Dr. Avni Desai, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Commack, NY. They specialize in Hematology, has 20 years of experience. They graduated from Tufts University and is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Practice in Commack, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Esophageal Cancer, Liver Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Desai's Office Locations

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    Mskcc Suffolk @ Commack
    650 Commack Rd, Commack, NY 11725 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 623-4253

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  • Stony Brook University Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • Jacobi Medical Center
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
  • Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital

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Esophageal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Pineal Region Tumors
Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Anemia
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Bone Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Ovarian Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
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Breast Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colon Cancer
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Duodenal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
Factor X Deficiency
Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Jejunum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lymphocytosis
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancytopenia
Pernicious Anemia
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Purpura
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Rectal Cancer
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
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    About Dr. Avni Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1104010149
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Tufts University
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    Dr. Desai has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Desai has seen patients for Esophageal Cancer, Liver Cancer and Cholangiocarcinoma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Desai on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desai.

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