Dr. Anjali V. Desai
Overview
Anjali Desai, MD, MSCE, is the medical director of the Oncology Palliative Care program across Atlantic Health System. She is fellowship-trained and board-certified in internal medicine, as well as in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her vision is to integrate palliative care as part of high-quality cancer care across all phases of the illness, beginning at diagnosis and continuing through the end of life. Dr. Desai’s expertise in pain and symptom management, communication and care coordination enables her to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s values and goals. She works closely with her Oncology colleagues to ensure that patients are able to have the highest quality of life throughout the course of their cancer care.Dr. Desai earned a medical degree from the New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, NYC, and a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology and health services research from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, NYC. She completed her internal medicine residency training at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, after which she completed a yearlong research fellowship, followed by a clinical fellowship, in hospice and palliative medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), NYC. After completing fellowship training, Dr. Desai served as an attending physician in palliative care and as an associate program director for the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at MSK before joining Atlantic Health System.Dr. Desai received a 2021 Kornfeld Scholars Program Award from the National Palliative Care Research Center for her research on leveraging technology to facilitate delivery of person-centered care. She is part of Atlantic Medical Group and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Her top areas of expertise are T-Cell Lymphoma and Febrile Neutropenia.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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100 Madison Avenue, Floor 2, Morristown, NJ 07960
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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. Anjali V. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anjali V. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anjali V. Desai by calling their office at 973-971-7960. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anjali V. Desai a top-rated expert for T-Cell Lymphoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anjali V. Desai is classified as an Experienced expert for T-Cell Lymphoma, 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. Anjali V. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Anjali V. Desai is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in T-Cell Lymphoma, Febrile Neutropenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Anjali V. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anjali V. Desai has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like T-Cell Lymphoma. You can view a list of Dr. Anjali V. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anjali V. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Anjali V. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-971-7960 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- T-Cell LymphomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about T-Cell Lymphoma.