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Dr. Monica Desai, MD

Oncology*
3.9 (11)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Monica Desai, MD

Dr. Monica Desai, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Houston, TX. They graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. Dr. Desai, completed a residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Houston Methodist Oncology Partners in Houston, TX with other offices in Katy, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Cancer, Breast Lump and Male Breast Carcinoma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Desai's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Houston Methodist Oncology Partners
    18400 Katy Fwy Ste 670, Houston, TX 77094 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 522-8521
  2. 2
    Katy
    1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 340, Katy, TX 77493 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 522-8521
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Astrocytoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Brain Cancer
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Cryoglobulinemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Eye Cancer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma
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Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Purpura
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Reticulosarcoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Thrombocytosis
Tongue Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency
Vulvar Cancer
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy of Breast
Cancer Screening
Erythropoietin Test
Liver Biopsy
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Choice Care (Humana)
    • ChoiceCare Network
    • Cigna
    • Community Health Choice
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
    • First Health
    • Galaxy Health Network
    • HealthSmart
    • HealthSmart - Interplan Health Group
    • Humana
    • Independent Medical Systems
    • Medical Mutual
    • Medicare of Texas
    • MultiPlan
    • National Preferred Provider Network
    • Olympus Managed Health Care
    • Three Rivers Provider Network
    • US Family Health Plan
    • USA Managed Care Organization

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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.9
    Average provider rating
    Based on 11 ratings
    Patient Ratings (11)
    5 Star
    (7)
    4 Star
    (1)
    3 Star
    (0)
    2 Star
    (1)
    1 Star
    (2)
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    About Dr. Monica Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Specialties*
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi and Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1285895888
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Houston Methodist West Hospital
    • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Monica 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 Breast Cancer, Breast Lump and Male Breast Carcinoma, 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.

    11 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. 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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