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Dr. Vikas Desai, MD

Dr. Vikas Desai, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Vikas Desai, MD is an internist in East Islip, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Practice

45 E Main St East Islip, NY 11730
Telehealth available
(631) 581-0737

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Desai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai

1.8

53 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
17%
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4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
74%
74%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Sharon – Sep 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2023
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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
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Apr 30, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Oct 24, 2021
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Jun 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Nstoddard1217 – May 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 12, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
E. Islip, NY – Sep 11, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Salvatore Motta – Sep 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Melly in Islip, NY – Mar 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
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Liz in New york – Apr 25, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Mark Seiden in East Islip – Feb 01, 2018
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Bay Shore, NY – Apr 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Victoria Brace in Farmingville – Jan 17, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Holbrook, NY – Jan 06, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Cranford, NJ – Jul 22, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Victor M Arevalo in Freeport, NY – Mar 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Vikas Desai believes each patient is an individual, a member of a family and a member of a larger community. Each patient requires a varied amount of physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual support.

biography

Vikas Desai, MD, FCCP, is a graduate of Ross University Medical School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University. He trained in internal medicine at the New York University Downtown Hospital and in internal medicine at UMDNJ...read more

  • Internal Medicine

  • Family Medicine

  • General Medical Practice

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  • Rutgers University / New Brunswick Campus

    Undergraduate School

  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Vikas Desai MD PC45 E Main St East Islip, NY 11730
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Practice

Office465 Blue Point Rd Ste D Farmingville, NY 11738
2

Practice

Office13630 NW 8th St Sunrise, FL 33325
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

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

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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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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