Overview
Parul Desai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Edinburg, Texas.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2609 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
5501 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Parul S. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Parul S. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Parul S. Desai by calling their office at 956-626-9777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Parul S. Desai a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Parul S. Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Parul S. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Parul S. Desai is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Parul S. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Parul S. Desai has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Parul S. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Parul S. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Parul S. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 956-626-9777 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
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- CataractDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- HyphemaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- NearsightednessDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- PresbyopiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- PterygiumDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.