Payal C. Desai
Advanced in Hemoglobin E Disease

Dr. Payal C. Desai

Hematology
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
1021 Morehead Medical Drive, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Accepting New Patients
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Advanced in Hemoglobin E Disease
Atrium Health
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
1021 Morehead Medical Drive, 
Charlotte, NC 
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Overview

Payal Desai is a Hematologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobin E Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Louisville
Residency
University of Louisville
Specialties
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology, 2012
Fellowships
The University of North Carolina
Hospital Affiliations
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204
Call: 980-442-2000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

6 Clinical Trials

Sickle Cell Disease and CardiovAscular Risk - Red Cell Exchange Trial (SCD-CARRE)
Sickle Cell Disease and CardiovAscular Risk - Red Cell Exchange Trial (SCD-CARRE)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Drug: Red Blood Cell
Study Phase: Phase 3
The Association of Biomarkers of Endothelial Function With Prospective Changes in Kidney Function in Sickle Cell Anemia
The Association of Biomarkers of Endothelial Function With Prospective Changes in Kidney Function in Sickle Cell Anemia
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 27, 2025
A Phase 1 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, Ascending Dose, Safety and PK/PD Study of SHP655 (rADAMTS13) in Sickle Cell Disease at Baseline Health
A Phase 1 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, Ascending Dose, Safety and PK/PD Study of SHP655 (rADAMTS13) in Sickle Cell Disease at Baseline Health
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 23, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: SHP655
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 4, Multicenter, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Treatment Effect of Voxelotor on Physical Activity in Adolescents and Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
A Phase 4, Multicenter, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Treatment Effect of Voxelotor on Physical Activity in Adolescents and Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Voxelotor
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Phase II Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Riociguat in Patients With Sickle Cell Diseases
A Phase II Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multi-Center Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Riociguat in Patients With Sickle Cell Diseases
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 19, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Riociguat
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-Label, Expanded Access Protocol for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Who Have No Alternative Treatment Options
An Open-Label, Expanded Access Protocol for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Who Have No Alternative Treatment Options
Enrollment Status: No_longer_available
Publish Date: July 18, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
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61 Total Publications

The right patient, the right treatment: tailoring sickle cell disease care.
The right patient, the right treatment: tailoring sickle cell disease care.
Journal: Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program
Published: December 05, 2025
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