Overview
Amita Desai is a General Surgeon in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Appendectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
300 Ashville Ave, Suite 240, Cary, NC 27518
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.
2 Clinical Trials
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Shirley Su is a General Surgeon in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Su is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Turbinectomy, and Septoplasty.
Duke Cancer Center
I am a cancer surgeon who specializes in treating patients with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, stomach, and adrenal glands. I initially trained and practiced at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this time, I served one year on a forward surgical team in Iraq. Following this service, I practiced for 13 years as a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In 2018, I joined the faculty at Duke University and now serve as the chief of surgical oncology for Duke Health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and delivering the highest quality of cancer care. I am dedicated not only to treating and curing your cancer, but also providing you with the highest quality of life. Operations for cancers within the abdomen are a serious undertaking, and I am committed to making sure that they are performed with the highest level of expertise. Dr. Allen is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amita A. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amita A. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amita A. Desai by calling their office at 919-784-7874. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amita A. Desai a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amita A. Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast 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. Amita A. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Amita A. Desai is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Amita A. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amita A. Desai has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Amita 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. Amita A. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Amita A. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-784-7874 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.
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- Breast CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AppendectomyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Breast InfectionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.