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Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD

Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD

Hematology*

Dr. Pratibha Desai, MD is a hematologist in St Petersburg, FL. She is affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (26 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Desai specializes in the areas of Hematology, Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Desai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai

3.2

26 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
8%
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1 Star
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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
Helpful
May 23, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 20, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Lisa – Oct 19, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Paula Bogdal – Aug 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
very disappointed – Mar 11, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Tim Powell – Jun 23, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Bob Parker – Jun 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
narshibhai patel – Aug 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ona fantasia in Clearwater – Feb 01, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Lynn Fox in St Petersburg, FL – Aug 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
St Petersburg, FL – May 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
gg in St Petersburg, FL – Jan 31, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
St Petersburg, FL – Jan 12, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I have been in practice over seventeen years in Saint Petersburg area. My self and my office staff take a personal treatment approach for each patients seen in our office, regardless of their insurance status. Cancer is a very serious illness and...read more

biography

Dr. Desai is a graduate of Bombay (Mumbai) University MPH, Master of Public Health from USF in Epidemiology and Biostatics. Emphasis on Epidemiology of Cancer statistics in Florida. Residency in Internal Medicine from Cook County Hospital, Chicago....read more
  • Hematology

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  • University Of Illinois

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Cook County Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of South Florida

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Bombay

    Medical School
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Hematology
Internal Medicine
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Medical Oncology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Northside Hospital

    6000 49th St N
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    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.

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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