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Dr. Sonali Desai, MD

Rheumatology*
4.2 (4)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sonali Desai, MD

Dr. Sonali Desai, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 22 years of experience. They graduated from Brown University and is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, General Surgery Clinic in Boston, MA with other offices in Chestnut Hill, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
    Brigham and Womens Hospital
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 639-2000
  2. 2
    Brigham and Women's Fish Center for Women's Health
    850 Boylston St Ste 402, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-9300
  3. 3
    Brigham and Women's Hospital - Hale Building for Transformative Medicine
    60 Fenwood Rd, Boston, MA 02115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5325
  4. 4
    Brigham and Women's Hospital
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-5325

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Bursitis
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Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Behçet's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fibromyalgia
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Limb Swelling
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Still's Disease
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound
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    About Dr. Sonali Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1952420879
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Brown University
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Sonali 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 Joint Pain, 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.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. 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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