Overview
Aakash Desai is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 212 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aakash Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aakash Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aakash Desai by calling their office at 205-801-9034. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aakash Desai a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aakash Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aakash Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Aakash Desai is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Aakash Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aakash Desai has published 212 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Aakash Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aakash Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Aakash Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-801-9034 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ColitisDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- Lung CancerDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- ColonoscopyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anal CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.