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Dr. Tusar Desai, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.5 (20)
Map Pin Small Royal Oak, MI
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Tusar Desai, MD

Dr. Tusar Desai, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Royal Oak, MI. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS and is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak and Trinity Health Oakland Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Desai an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Desai works at Practice in Royal Oak, MI with other offices in Berkley, MI, Rochester Hills, MI and Pontiac, MI. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 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
    Firooz Banooni M.d. P.l.l.c
    3535 W 13 Mile Rd Ste 301, Royal Oak, MI 48073 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 551-7773
  2. 2
    Associates in Medicine PC
    1695 12 Mile Rd Ste 200, Berkley, MI 48072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 545-6100
  3. 3
    Center for Digestive Health
    1701 South Blvd E Ste 300, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 844-9710
  4. 4
    St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
    44405 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 858-3000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
  • Trinity Health Oakland Hospital

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Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Nausea
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Pancreatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Barrett's Esophagus
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
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
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.5
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    About Dr. Tusar Desai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1740271527
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Tusar 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 Michigan, 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 has seen patients for Constipation, Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea, 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.

    20 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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