Overview
Viraj Desai is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Austin, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Obesity in Children.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1500 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
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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Dr. Barrera received his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School. He completed his post-graduate training at the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Internal Medicine. He then completed his fellowship training in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine/MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology. He also has his endocrine certification for neck ultrasonography. He is a member of the Endocrine Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Barrera is currently the section chief of the Endocrinology department at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock. Dr. Barrera practices general endocrinology, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, hypogonadism and osteoporosis. Dr. Barrera has been recognized as a Top Doc 2024 and 2025 by Austin Monthly Magazine. Winners are nominated by their peers as among the best in their region/nation in their medical speciality. Dr. Barrera is highly rated in 56 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid Resistance. Dr. Barrera is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Viraj Desai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Viraj Desai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Viraj Desai by calling their office at 512-324-8355. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Viraj Desai a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Viraj Desai is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Viraj Desai specialize in?
While Dr. Viraj Desai is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Viraj Desai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Viraj Desai has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Viraj Desai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Viraj Desai accept my insurance?
Dr. Viraj Desai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-324-8355 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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- ObesityDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).