Overview
Amar Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.
His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
176 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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. Amar A. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amar A. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amar A. Desai by calling their office at 919-684-0280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amar A. Desai a top-rated expert for Sepsis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amar A. Desai is classified as an Experienced expert for Sepsis, 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. Amar A. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Amar A. Desai is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Stroke, and Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Amar A. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amar A. Desai has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sepsis. You can view a list of Dr. Amar A. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amar A. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Amar A. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-684-0280 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
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ApoplexyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- CellulitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- ColonoscopyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- COVID-19Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EndoscopyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- GangreneDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- HypertensionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- NecrosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PericarditisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- PneumoniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- SepsisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- StrokeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
