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Dr. Svetang Desai, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.1 (19)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Svetang Desai, MD

Dr. Svetang Desai, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Tn Health Sci Center and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Dr. Desai, completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Gastroenterology Consultants PA in Houston, TX with other offices in Webster, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain and Nausea 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
    Gastroenterology Consultants PA
    2060 Space Park Dr Ste 306, Houston, TX 77058 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 892-2460
  2. 2
    Office
    444 FM 1959 Rd Ste A, Houston, TX 77034 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 481-9400
  3. 3
    Houston
    444 Farm To Market Rd, Houston, TX 77034 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 481-9400
  4. 4
    Webster
    250 Blossom St Ste 210, Webster, TX 77598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 481-9400

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
  • HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

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Diarrhea
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Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Constipation
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Colon Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Fatty Liver Disease
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis, Familial Giant Hypertrophic
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.1
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    Based on 19 ratings
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Svetang Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1003069733
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • DUKE UNIVERSITY|Duke University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Tn Health Sci Center
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Svetang 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 Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain and Nausea, 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.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Desai. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Desai.

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