Overview
Meghna Desai is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in San Jose, California. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 119 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
270 International Circle, Building 3 1st Floor, San Jose, CA 95119
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Meghna Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Meghna Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Meghna Desai by calling their office at 408-972-6560. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Meghna Desai a top-rated expert for Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Meghna Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, 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. Meghna Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Meghna Desai is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Meghna Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Meghna Desai has published 119 articles and abstracts on conditions like Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Meghna Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Meghna Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Meghna Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Kaiser Permanente. We recommend calling the office directly at 408-972-6560 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
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AnemiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.