Overview
Vardhini Desikan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Hawthorne, New York.
Dr. Desikan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Sheehan Syndrome, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Desikan is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 1400, Hawthorne, NY 10532
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Desikan 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.
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. Vardhini Desikan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vardhini Desikan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vardhini Desikan by calling their office at 914-366-3400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vardhini Desikan a top-rated expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vardhini Desikan is classified as an Advanced expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders), 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. Vardhini Desikan specialize in?
While Dr. Vardhini Desikan is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Sheehan Syndrome, and Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Vardhini Desikan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vardhini Desikan has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short Stature (Growth Disorders). You can view a list of Dr. Vardhini Desikan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vardhini Desikan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vardhini Desikan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 914-366-3400 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
- Advanced
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Desikan isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Desikan isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Desikan isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Desikan isAdvanced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Desikan isAdvanced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Desikan isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Desikan isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- JaundiceDr. Desikan isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Mixed Gonadal DysgenesisDr. Desikan isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.
- Newborn JaundiceDr. Desikan isExperienced. Learn about Newborn Jaundice.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Desikan isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Turner SyndromeDr. Desikan isExperienced. Learn about Turner Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Desikan isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

