Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Sohum K. Desai

Neurosurgery
Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine
1019 S Utah Ave Ste C, 
Weslaco, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
5
conditions
Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine
1019 S Utah Ave Ste C, 
Weslaco, TX 

Overview

Sohum Desai is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Weslaco, Texas.

Dr. Desai is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Valley Regional Medical Center
Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Friday Health

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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
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine
1019 S Utah Ave Ste C, Weslaco, TX 78596

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.

37 Total Publications

Multicenter analysis of flow diversion for recurrent/persistent intracranial aneurysms after stent-assisted coiling.
Multicenter analysis of flow diversion for recurrent/persistent intracranial aneurysms after stent-assisted coiling.
Journal: Journal of neurointerventional surgery
Published: August 27, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sohum K. Desai

Is Dr. Sohum K. Desai a top-rated expert for Subdural Hematoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sohum K. Desai is classified as an Advanced expert for Subdural Hematoma, 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. Sohum K. Desai specialize in?

While Dr. Sohum K. Desai is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Sohum K. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sohum K. Desai has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Sohum K. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sohum K. Desai accept my insurance?

Dr. Sohum K. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly 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.

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