Overview
Dr. Desai treats patients with multiple sclerosis, neurosarcoidosis, transverse myelitis, neuromyelitis optica, and demyelinating disease. He support community outreach for Multiple Sclerosis. He received the Drexel University College of Medicine 2019 Dean’s Special Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching at Allegheny Health Network. Dr. Desai received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Commonwealth of Dominica. He completed an internship at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and a neurology residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He furthered his training with a fellowship at the VA Maryland Healthcare System in Baltimore Maryland. He speaks fluent English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
Dr. Desai is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Seizures.
Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
575 Coal Valley Road, Clairton, PA 15025
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Jan Drappatz, MD, is a neuro-oncologist, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the director of the Neuro-oncology program at UPMC. Dr. Drappatz specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer. Dr. Drappatz is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Drappatz is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Drappatz is currently accepting new patients.
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Frank Lieberman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieberman is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Astrocytoma.
UPMC Stroke Institute
Raul Nogueira, MD, specializes in stroke and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at UPMC Stroke Institute at Mercy. Dr. Nogueira completed his medical degree and residency at Universidade Federal do Ceará followed by a residency and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nogueira is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Nogueira is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Nogueira is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Troy T. Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Troy T. Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Troy T. Desai by calling their office at 412-359-8850. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Troy T. Desai a top-rated expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Troy T. Desai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 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. Troy T. Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Troy T. Desai is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Transverse Myelitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Troy T. Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Troy T. Desai has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Troy T. Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Troy T. Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Troy T. Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-8850 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Desai isDistinguished. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Advanced
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- SeizuresDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Experienced
- ArachnoiditisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- ConcussionDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- EncephalitisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- EpilepsyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Memory LossDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Neuromyelitis OpticaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Neuromyelitis Optica.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Photosensitive EpilepsyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Photosensitive Epilepsy.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.