Dr. Mir-omar O. Ali

Priyank Desai is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

I am a specialist in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. My focus is on treating a wide range of pulmonary and critical care disorders, with a specific interest in interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, and critical care medicine. Additionally, I am board-certified in sleep medicine and have extensive experience with diverse sleep disorders. I enjoy connecting with patients and their families to help them understand their medical conditions and empower them to take charge of their health. My years of experience have taught me to listen to patients, understand their concerns, and develop personalized treatment plans together. My commitment to medicine drives me to practice high-quality, evidence-based medicine. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, daughter, and our dog, as well as running, playing tennis, hiking, and traveling. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

I do transplant pulmonology and pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension is a disease of the blood vessels between the heart and the lungs. I work in the lung transplant clinic, which is for patients who have end-stage lung disease who don’t have any other options for therapy. It gives them a second chance. I love the idea of seeing patients before and after transplant. Before transplant, many patients are on oxygen or in wheelchairs. After the transplant, it’s amazing to see them transform into people who can run marathons or hike mountains. The process of lung transplant can be a long and difficult journey, but it is very worthwhile. It is a lot of work that pays off for the patient in the end. I am from the Midwest and came to North Carolina with my family. You can’t beat the weather, and it feels like home. Dr. Whitson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant.