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Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD

Hematology & Oncology
3.2 (26)
Map Pin Small St Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD

Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in St Petersburg, FL. They specialize in Hematology & Oncology, has 38 years of experience. They graduated from University of Mumbai and is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and Hca Florida Brandon Hospital. Dr. Desai, completed a residency at Cook Co Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Pinellas Hematology/Oncology Center - St. Petersburg in St Petersburg, FL with other offices in Largo, FL, Saint Petersburg, FL and Hudson, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 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
    St. Petersburg
    5000 Park St N Ste 1017, St Petersburg, FL 33709 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 344-6569
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Largo
    1258 West Bay Dr Ste G, Largo, FL 33770 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 344-6569
  3. 3
    Bayfront
    603 7th St S Ste 560, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 202-6455
  4. 4
    Bayfront
    603 7th St S Ste 560, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 820-7714
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  5. 5
    Hudson Office
    13733 Office Park Ct Ste B, Hudson, FL 34667 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 344-6569

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  • Morton Plant Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Hospital
  • Hca Florida Brandon Hospital

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    About Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD

    Specialties
    • Hematology & Oncology
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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu
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    NPI Number
    • 1861488454
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Ill Hospital
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    Residency
    • Cook Co Hospital
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    Internship
    • Cook County Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Mumbai
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    Dr. Pratibha 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 accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Desai has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Desai speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desai.

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