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Dr. Sanjay Desai, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (195)
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Sanjay Desai, MD

Dr. Sanjay Desai, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Richmond, VA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with Retreat Doctors' Hospital, Henrico Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital. Dr. Desai, completed a residency at University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at OrthoVirginia - Henrico Parham/West End in Richmond, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Limb Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealthCare 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

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    OrthoVirginia - Henrico Parham/West End
    7650 E Parham Rd Ste 100, Richmond, VA 23294 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Limb Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Steroid Injection
De Quervain's Disease
Osteoarthritis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Broken Arm
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteophyte of Hand
De Quervain's Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand Tendon Repair
Trigger Finger Release
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Joint Drainage
Neuroplasty
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Humana
    • Medicaid of Virginia
    • Optima Health
    • Premera Blue Cross
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
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    About Dr. Sanjay Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1518999358
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Massachusetts Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Washington Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Retreat Doctors' Hospital
    • Henrico Doctors' Hospital
    • Parham Doctors' Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Sanjay 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 works at OrthoVirginia - Henrico Parham/West End in Richmond, VA. View the full address on Dr. Desai’s profile.

    Dr. Desai has seen patients for Limb Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Osteoarthritis of Hand, 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.

    195 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. 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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