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Dr. Prashant Desai, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.4 (42)
Map Pin Small Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Prashant Desai, DO

Dr. Prashant Desai, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakeland, FL. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Desai, completed a residency at McLaren General Hosp-MSU. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Practice in Lakeland, FL with other offices in Leesburg, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Bursitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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.

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Dr. Desai's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Watson CLNC LLP
    2300 E COUNTY ROAD 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7214
  2. 2
    Watson Clinic LLP
    600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 787-1324
    Monday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

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Joint Pain
Bursitis
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Shoulder Arthroscopy
Chondromalacia
Meniscectomy
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Biceps Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement
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    4.4
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati
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    NPI Number
    • 1720050925
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Tom Winters MD
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • McLaren General Hosp-MSU
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Desai has seen patients for Joint Pain and Bursitis, 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.

    42 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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