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Dr. Alpa Desai, MD

Dr. Alpa Desai, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Alpa Desai, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in East Setauket, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Desai has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. She graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2003. She is affiliated with medical facilities Stony Brook University Hospital and Long Island Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

26 Research Way East Setauket, NY 11733
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(631) 444-9808

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Desai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai

2.3

3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
33%
33%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
67%
67%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tom Warren – Jun 30, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 14, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 29, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alpa Desai, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in East Setauket, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Desai has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. She graduated...read more

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Stonybrook Dialysis Clinic26 Research Way East Setauket, NY 11733
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Infectious Disease Advanced Specialty Care500 Commack Rd Ste 103 Commack, NY 11725
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Office4 Smith Haven Mall Ste 203 Lake Grove, NY 11755
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Stony Brook University Hospital101 Nicolls Rd Stony Brook, NY 11794
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stony Brook University Hospital

    101 Nicolls Rd
    Stony Brook, NY 11794
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Long Island Community Hospital

    101 Hospital Rd
    Patchogue, NY 11772
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    74%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    10% lower than the national average

    64%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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