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Dr. Chirag Desai, MD
Overview of Dr. Chirag Desai, MD
Dr. Chirag Desai, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Chapel Hill, NC. They specialize in Transplant Surgery, has 27 years of experience. They graduated from Barisal Medical College and is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital, Scotland Memorial Hospital and Swain Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 3.7 star rating.
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Dr. Desai's Office Locations
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Unc Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Directions (984) 974-5100
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Office4025 Burnett Womack Bldg, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Directions (919) 966-8008
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Office3800 Reservoir Rd NW Dept of, Washington, DC 20007 Directions (202) 444-2600
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- University of North Carolina Hospital
- Scotland Memorial Hospital
- Swain Community Hospital
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
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About Dr. Chirag Desai, MD
Specialties*
- Transplant Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 27 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1992930192
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Barisal Medical College
Medical Education
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