Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Shivani N. Desai

Internal Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
5
conditions
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 

Overview

Shivani Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MN

Hospital Affiliations

Parkland Health & Hospital System
UT Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.

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
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
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

UT Southwestern Medical Center
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
Other Locations
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390

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

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.

3 Total Publications

Safety, Immunogenicity of Co-Administered Vaccines, and Lot-to-Lot Consistency of a 14-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PNEUBEVAX 14®) Administered at 6-10-14 Weeks in Healthy Infants: A Multicenter, Phase IV Trial.
Safety, Immunogenicity of Co-Administered Vaccines, and Lot-to-Lot Consistency of a 14-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PNEUBEVAX 14®) Administered at 6-10-14 Weeks in Healthy Infants: A Multicenter, Phase IV Trial.
Journal: Vaccines
Published: April 01, 2026
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UT Southwestern - Internal Medicine

5939 Harry Hines Blvd, 8th Fl Ste 124, 
Dallas, TX 
 (0.1 miles away)
214-645-3597
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shivani N. Desai

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shivani N. Desai by calling their office at 214-645-8600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shivani N. Desai a top-rated expert for Obesity?

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

While Dr. Shivani N. Desai is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

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

Yes. Dr. Shivani N. Desai has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Shivani 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. Shivani N. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Shivani N. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-645-8600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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