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Dr. Rupal Desai, MD

Dr. Rupal Desai, MD

Internal Medicine*

Dr. Rupal Desai, MD is an internist in Ellicott City, MD. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and University of MD Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Crossroads Medical Associates-Suite 201

4801 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 201 Ellicott City, MD 21042
Telehealth available
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Dr. Desai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai

4.1
41 ratings, 18 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
10%
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1 star
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Excellent doctor
She is very thorough and knowledgeable and patient with my questions. I feel well taken care of
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
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Marie – Jan 02, 2025
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Excellent Internist!
Dr. Desai is wonderful. She is a great listener, skilled diagnostician, and compassionate. No only concerned with healing , she offers great preventative strategies to help maintain optimal health.
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
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Dec 21, 2024
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Knowledgeable and compassionate
Extremely trusted provider. Always confident with her good care.
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
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Dec 04, 2024
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Best Doctor Award
Dr. Desai and her nurses are wonderful, caring and compassionate to their patients. I always feel seen and heard. I have recommended several people to Dr Desai! She is knowledgeable and she makes sure my concerns are an integral part of my care plan.
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
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J. West – Nov 07, 2024
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Professional Plus
Dr Desai and her staff are competent, caring and professional. I always feel listened to.
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
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Valerie Maione – Oct 31, 2024
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Medical issue
I had a medical issue come up. Dr Desai’s office worked me in quickly. Even tho she wasn’t expecting me she took the time to talk to me, to go over my issue, and work for a resolution. I am grateful for her willingness to help me.
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 other person found this helpful
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Oct 26, 2024
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Highly Satisfied
I've been working with Dr. Desai for a number of years and have always been impressed by her thoroughness and professionalism.
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 other person found this helpful
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W.F. Morrison – Aug 30, 2024
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One of my family members has been seeing her for many years. To begin with, she is ok, nothing extraordinary about her. Then don't be surprised if she says comments like you have this problem due to old age. She even told to them you can expect this problem to get even worse with age (when in fact they were completely cured as they got older). Also, you never want to go to a doctor, who will not care to fill your prescription. She will want you to have an appointment once every few months. She categorically gave a 90-day dose medication without refill to my family member, very well knowing that they have been having the medication for over 10 years. The office does not call us or respond to the pharmacy. Horrible practice and the doctor is no good! So choose her while you are feeling well. If something goes wrong, then God can help you!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Andrea Mathews – Jan 23, 2022
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I had a bad experience with the front office staff and the doctor. Very hard to get sick appointments and I ended up in the ER due to lack of response from the office. Also the doctor doesnot refer you to specialists even when needed. I have switched over to another physician who referred me to specialists when needed and my health has improved.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 13, 2021
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Dr. Desai is the best. She is knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and compassionate. I absolutely trust her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Evelyn H W – Apr 02, 2021
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I went to Dr. Desai because she was recommended for SIBO treatment. It was hard to get an appointment so I booked two different types so I could at least start getting the testing done. She nor her team put that in the notes and when I came in the 2nd time, they didn't get why I was there. Pros - She will test stuff you ask her to for the most part and I did get diagnosed properly for SIBO. Cons - She and her staff are not detail oriented and I had to call back multiple times to get what I needed from them. She put me on a plan that I could not do and was TOTALLY disinterested in what I wanted to do. I ended up using a nutritionist for the actual treatment. Every time I call, the desk person sounds like I'm imposing on them and I just feel like they are either rude or NOT PAYING ATTENTION. I also told her I have an eating disorder but she still made me feel bad about if I FAILED to follow the uber restrictive diet. I basically felt I had NO support from her. Very dispassionate.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Nicole T. – Aug 14, 2020
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Dr. Desai has been my physician since 2015/2016 and she’s amazingly thorough and uses her education on integrative medicine to help many conditions from a natural perspective. She really is the best of both worlds: she writes traditional meds when necessary or will recommend natural alternatives when they help.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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April C. – Aug 07, 2020
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I can't say enough nice things about Dr. Desai. She takes the time to listen to my concerns, goes out of her way to cover all the bases when I have a question. She is open to alternative health strategies as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jun 29, 2020
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Dr. Desai is very caring about your health. She listens to your concerns. I told her i had chest burning. She had blood drawn, a EKG done, and chest x-ray all the same day. That is where she looked at the chest x-ray and she knew it was my heart. Told me to see my Cardiologist immediately and he find the artery blockage. Had by-pass surgery, because Dr. Desai was booked for the next 2 weeks, but squeezed me in to her schedule once hearing my concerns. Women and heart disease is the silent killer.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Charlotte Cook – Jun 25, 2020
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Dr. Rupal Desai is thorough, very personal, cares about her patients. I find it very helpful how she integrates alternative health into her recommendation of the best treatment for her patients. I was sorry my work required I move out of State.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Elaine – Dec 19, 2019
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Dr. Desai was great. She is caring, knowledgeable and very smart! She provided me with the best care possible. I would strongly recommend Dr. Desai to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 05, 2019
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She seemed uninterested in learning about me/my medical history. Average to poor beside manner. Will likely switch providers.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2019
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Dr. DeSai is wonderful! She always takes time to listen and work with me to resolve any issues. I completely trust her opinion and have never left her office thinking I hadn't gotten her full attention. She even follows up as promised. I just can't say enough good stuff about her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
12 others found this helpful
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Marriottsville, MD – Mar 15, 2017
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About Me

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Rupal Desai, MD received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from North Maharashtra University in India. Dr Desai received a Masters in Public Health from Yale University in 2000 with an emphasis of study in chronic disease...read more

biography

Rupal Desai, M.D. received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from North Maharashtra University in India. Dr. Desai received a Masters in Public Health from Yale University in 2000 with an emphasis of study in chronic disease...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Yale University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Crossroads Medical Associates-Suite 201

    Crossroads Medical Associates-Suite 2014801 Dorsey Hall Dr Ste 201 Ellicott City, MD 21042
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    • Suburban Hospital

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      Bethesda, MD 20814
      Recipient of 3
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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

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      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      12% higher than the national average

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    • Greater Baltimore Medical Center

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      Recipient of 13
      hospital awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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    • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      4940 Eastern Ave
      Baltimore, MD 21224
      Recipient of 25
      hospital awards

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

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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