Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Dimpi N. Desai

Endocrinology
Baylor College Of Medicine
7200 Cambridge St, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
9
conditions
Baylor College Of Medicine
7200 Cambridge St, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Dimpi Desai is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, and Triple A Syndrome.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Plan of San Mateo
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor College of Medicine
7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Desai has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multi-Center, Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Using the Revita® System in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes With Inadequate Glycemic Control
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multi-Center, Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Using the Revita® System in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes With Inadequate Glycemic Control
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: November 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

10 Total Publications

Defining disease or delaying care? A conceptual and clinical appraisal of the Lancet obesity framework.
Defining disease or delaying care? A conceptual and clinical appraisal of the Lancet obesity framework.
Journal: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Published: February 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dimpi N. Desai

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dimpi N. Desai?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Dimpi N. Desai by calling their office at 713-798-4736. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Dimpi N. Desai a top-rated expert for Thyroid Storm?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dimpi N. Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Thyroid Storm, 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. Dimpi N. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Dimpi N. Desai is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperthyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Dimpi N. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dimpi N. Desai has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Storm. You can view a list of Dr. Dimpi N. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Dimpi N. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Dimpi N. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-4736 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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