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Dr. Brena Desai, MD

Pediatrics*
2.8 (15)
Map Pin Small Flushing, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brena Desai, MD

Dr. Brena Desai, MD is a Pediatrician in Flushing, NY. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from UNIVERSITY INSTELLING ANTWERPEN / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Flushing Hospital Medical Center and NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Practice in Flushing, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Newborn Jaundice along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. 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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    Office
    15715 46TH AVE, Flushing, NY 11355 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 445-3029
    Monday
    10:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    10:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    10:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    10:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    10:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    10:00 - 18:00

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

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Pollen Allergy
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Strep Throat
Swine Flu
Tobacco Use Disorder
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Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Circumcision
Diabetes Counseling
Obesity Counseling
Pap Smear
Wellness Examination
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    2.8
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    Based on 15 ratings
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    3 Star
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    About Dr. Brena Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1619929502
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    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY INSTELLING ANTWERPEN / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pediatrics
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Brena Desai, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Desai is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    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 Newborn Jaundice, 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.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 2.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desai.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Desai, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Desai appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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