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Dr. Sohum Desai, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Weslaco, TX
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Sohum Desai, MD

Dr. Sohum Desai, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Weslaco, TX. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Valley Regional Medical Center. Dr. Desai, completed a residency at University of Texas Medical Branch. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine in Weslaco, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield 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.

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    Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine
    1019 S Utah Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    About Dr. Sohum Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    • 14 years of experience
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    • 1700106721
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    Education & Certifications

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    • University of Texas Medical Branch
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    • Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
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    • Neurosurgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Rio Grande Regional Hospital
    • Valley Regional Medical Center

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    Dr. Sohum 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 Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, 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 works at Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine in Weslaco, TX. View the full address on Dr. Desai’s profile.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desai.

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