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Amit P. Desai, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About Amit P. Desai, M.D.
Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is an exciting field with a wide spectrum of acute and chronic diseases. I chose the field because we as gastroenterologists can truly help patients who suffer from these diseases. The field focuses on many organs and encompasses a broad variety of diseases as they relate to the abdomen and GI tract – from the stomach, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder to the small intestine and colon. The breadth of medical issues within this specialty allows us as gastroenterologists to develop comprehensive yet focused care for our patients.
Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?
I have developed an interest in all aspects of GI and liver diseases. I have an additional year of focused, subspecialty training in interventional/therapeutic endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, enteral stenting and the management of complex intestinal, colonic, pancreatic or biliary diseases.
Where did you study?
Medical School: UT School of Medicine – San Antonio
Residency: Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship: Weill Cornell Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York City
Interventional/Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York City
What certifications do you hold?
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
Avid sports fan and enjoy attending games or playing basketball, soccer or tennis in my spare time Enjoy theatre and arts and trying new restaurants around the city.
Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share?
Speaker in gastroenterology at Digestive Disease Week
Research awards from NY Society for GI Endoscopy Research & the American College of Gastroenterology
Graduated at the top of my medical school class
Alpha Omega Alpha recipient
Inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society
Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?
Spanish (minor in college)
Gujarati (conversational)
Please list your professional affiliations.
American Gastroenterology Association
American College of Gastroenterology
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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Everybody at each facility was very friendly and professional .The dr. always make sure you are ok.
Dr. Desai is a wonderful and caring. I trust him. His office staff is efficient and nice.
Great experience! Easiest procedure and the team was fabulous!
Thank you Dr. Desai and the entire Texas Endoscopy team!
It’s clear you all put patients first!
Thank you Dr. Desai and the entire Texas Endoscopy team!
It’s clear you all put patients first!
Very friendly and patient office, had a lot of questions and the team from check in to meeting the dr to follow up was very attentive
Awesome staff as usual. I have had 3 procedures done here. The staff and doctor is great. Very appreciative for how well I was taken care of.
Dr Desai and his staff were kind, competent and efficient.
Dr Desai was A plus on all levels.
This doctor is really fantastic! He’s so kind and patient and a great listener. He thoroughly explained everything about my procedure and answered all questions. Also, I didn’t have to sit and wait -every aspect was right on time!
Dr Desai was A plus on all levels.
Very nice facility and I feel well taken care of
He is very thorough and keeps you informed about your health. Would recommend him.
Dr. Desai has medically managed me for 7 years. He shows personal concern and stays on top of my health issues. If not for his care no telling what stage of pancreatic cancer I would have developed.
Great , everyone was very nice and explained everything that was going to take place.
I was recommended to Dr. Desai for a colonoscopy. It wasn’t pleasant (how could it be) but it was quick and Desai had a great bedside manner.
Dr. Amit Desai is very kind and has a listening ear. He puts his patients at ease, and goes out of his way to provide the best care for them. I am so thankful to have a caring doctor who does not make me feel embarrassed, and works hard to ensure I am comfortable discussing my health concerns with him. Thank you, Dr. Desai, for being kind and compassionate!
Dr. Desai always takes good care of me. I know I’m in good hands.
Dr Desai is skilled and was professional about the services delivered
Dr Desai was very thorough and extremely caring. I wasn't expecting a personal follow up call, but he was caring enough to do so
Great Doctor! My only concern is that you can’t hardly get to a point in the auto messaging to speak to a live person. WAY to automated from my point of view.
Dr. Desai is a very thoughtful and patient doctor. He ensures that he will answer all of your questions and has a very good approach. The best bedside manner I have ever experienced.