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Dr. Pinkal Desai, MD

Hematology & Oncology*
4.9 (49)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Pinkal Desai, MD

Dr. Pinkal Desai, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Hematology & Oncology, has 20 years of experience. They graduated from B J Medical College and is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Desai, completed a residency at Detroit Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Leukemia in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Acute Leukemia and Acute Myeloid Leukemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst 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
    Leukemia
    520 E 70th St # 3, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422
  2. 2
    Richard T. Silver, M.D. Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN) Center
    520 E 70th St # 3, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Bleeding Disorders
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Anemia
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neutropenia
Pancytopenia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acquired Red Cell Aplasia
Acute Monocytic and Monoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Aplastic Anemia
Astrocytoma
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
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Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Colorectal Cancer
Constitutional Aplastic Anemia
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Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Eye Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Graft vs Host Disease
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Leukemia
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Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
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Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Histiocytosis
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mast Cell Diseases
Medulloblastoma
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelogenous Leukemia
Myeloid Sarcoma
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Plasma Cell Leukemia
Prostate Cancer
Schwannoma
T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Blood Product Transfusion
Bone Marrow Evaluation
Chemotherapy
Erythropoietin Test
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation
Medication Management
Plasmapheresis
Stem Cell Transplant
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Thoracentesis
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Affinity Health Plan
    • Amerihealth
    • Amida Care
    • Anthem
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • CoreSource
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Fidelis Care
    • Healthfirst
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • POMCO Group
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • VNS Choice
    • WellCare

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    About Dr. Pinkal Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology & Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1952539546
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Providence Hospital and Medical Centers
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Detroit Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • B J Medical College
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Pinkal 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 Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Acute Leukemia and Acute Myeloid Leukemia, 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.

    49 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desai.

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