Overview
Brijal Desai is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Follicular Lymphoma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
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.
Brigham And Women's Hospital
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Massachusetts General Hospital
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Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center
Dr. Raymond Mak is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School and Director of Clinical Innovation, Thoracic Radiation Oncology Disease Site Leader, and Director of Patient Safety/Quality in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Mak received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School, trained at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Residency Program, and is board certified in Radiation Oncology.Dr. Mak has over 10 years of experience in radiation treatment of thoracic malignancies including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and thymomas, and in the clinical application of advanced radiation therapy techniques including stereotactic body radiation therapy. He has applied stereotactic body radiation therapy for novel indications including the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. He led the implementation of MR-guided radiation therapy and adaptive radiation therapy program at BWH/DFCI in 2019 and has expertise in these innovative new treatment approaches. His research interests focus on developing genomic and imaging biomarkers to predict radiation therapy response and toxicity for lung cancer patients, and applying artificial intelligence techniques to automate radiation therapy planning and improve patient care. He has expertise in developing new methods to reduce the risk of cardiac and pulmonary toxicity for patients receiving radiation therapy. Dr. Mak is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer. Dr. Mak is board certified in Radiation Oncology. Dr. Mak is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brijal M. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brijal M. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brijal M. Desai by calling their office at 401-444-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brijal M. Desai a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brijal M. Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Astrocytoma, 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. Brijal M. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Brijal M. Desai is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Metastatic Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Brijal M. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brijal M. Desai has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Brijal M. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brijal M. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Brijal M. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 401-444-3600 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
- AstrocytomaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Advanced
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain TumorDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Prostate CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anal CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- GliomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- MeningiomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- Tongue CancerDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
