Dr. Amishi Desai, MD

Dr. Amishi Desai, MD

Oncologist
365 E Main St, Patchogue, NY
4.88
“So competent … the office was clean …the people who worked there were so nice and the Dr. Had a great bedside manner and really knew what she was doing ”
Anne K.January 4, 2024
Highly recommended
94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
93% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.88

Average wait time

4.61

Bedside manner

4.74
“So competent … the office was clean …the people who worked there were so nice and the Dr. Had a great bedside manner and really knew what she was doing
Anne K.January 4, 2024
“The staff was exceptional. Nurses helped distract and maximize comfortability during labs. PA was attentive and extremely helpful in explaining testing and listening to symptoms with care.”
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About Dr. Amishi Desai

Amishi Desai, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in lung malignancies. Dr. Desai earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from K.J. Somaiya Medical College in India. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Winthrop-University Hospital, where she also pursued a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology and served as Chief Fellow. At Winthrop-University Hospital, Dr. Desai was part of the Venous Thromboembolism Committee, dedicating herself to developing strategies to reduce the length of stay for patients admitted with venous thromboembolism. Additionally, she was responsible for instructing Winthrop residents in oncology and hematology. In 2015, Dr. Desai was awarded first prize for her research on venous thromboembolism. The following year, she was appointed Assistant Professor of Medicine in Hematology and Oncology at the State University of New York Medical School. Dr. Desai is skilled in bone marrow aspiration, biopsies, and lumbar puncture. Her interests and hobbies include Indian classical dancing (Bharatanatyam) and hiking.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Lung cancer
Low platelet count
Multiple myeloma
Low white blood cell count
Chronic anemia
Lung cancer
Low platelet count
Multiple myeloma
Low white blood cell count

Office locations

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (1 of 3)
365 E Main St, Patchogue, NY 11772
Babylon (2 of 3)
72 E Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (3 of 3)
1500 Rte 112, Bldg 1, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
1 of 3

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Hematology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - K.J. Somaiya Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  • Winthrop-University Hospital, Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology
  • Winthrop-University Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1902141914

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.61
Bedside manner
4.74
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Well run office with friendly and helpful staff overall a great visit
Verified patient
Dr. Desai saw my mother and made her feel reassured. She is gaining confidence back. This doc I definitely recommend.
She is very confident and great her ability. I am so grateful to have been seen by her/ GOD BLESS!!!
Dr. Desai is an amazing, caring, and sweet doc. I am glad I was able to see her. Highly recommend!
Super clean office. Courteous and caring staff. Dr. Gave me great explanations.
Verified patient
My mother was fortunate enough to meet with her. Will definitely be seeing again.
This provider doesn’t spend much time with the patient, I met with nurse practitioner for most of the appointment and the doctor came in for 60 seconds. I had 2 iron infusing and 1 follow up visit and was never seen by the doctor after the initial appointment. The standard of care by doctors is less and less, I have low phosphorous from iron infusion and this doctor’s office is not proactively handling it properly. The post care team is frustrating, very dismissive of my symptoms and not resolving / monitoring low phosphorus properly without my persistence, it’s exhausting and doesn’t doesn’t make me feel confident in their care
Verified patient
Received 3 reminders per day for several days to the point of annoyance. Plus when I arrived I received 15 pages of forms to fill out only to find that several members of office staff ask the same questions and never looked at the forms. I really don't need to fill out useless forms. The process in the office needs to better integrate the information provided on the forms.
Verified patient
So competent … the office was clean …the people who worked there were so nice and the Dr. Had a great bedside manner and really knew what she was doing
Verified patient
The staff was exceptional. Nurses helped distract and maximize comfortability during labs. PA was attentive and extremely helpful in explaining testing and listening to symptoms with care.
I felt this provider was kind, listened to my concerns and helped me understand my medical issues clearly! I was seen right away and the lab work was done on site !
Verified patient
Was fine the only problem I have is all the forms I filled out on line, I still had to fill out forms in the office. Redundant
Verified patient
After months of being dismissed by other health professionals, Dr. Desai immediately validated me and made me feel heard. I’m so glad I visited her office. I know that with her on my team, I’ll be feeling better soon!
The front desk staff, the intake nurse and the doctor were all warm and friendly. Dr. Desai was great and she explained everything so that I could understand and this is rare nowadays with doctors and their office.
Verified patient
It was the best Dr’s experience I’ve had in a long time. The office was very clean, the staff was super friendly and the Dr was great and knowledgeable.
Verified patient
Great doc. Great staff. Wait times not bad.
I highly recommend Dr. Desai. She is very attentive to detail and she answered all of my questions thoroughly. Wait time a little long but that is alright!!
Dr. D is perfec. Thumbs UP!!!
Dr. Desai is a very compassionate doctor and she has very good bedside manner. As soon as she started speaking with me, I knew I was in good hands.
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Dr. Amishi Desai has 3 office locations, including in Babylon, Patchogue, and Port Jefferson Station, view full addresses on Dr. Desai's profile.

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Dr. Amishi Desai is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology (American Board of Internal Medicine), and Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Amishi Desai?

Dr. Amishi Desai frequently sees patients for Anemia, Colon Cancer Screening, Hematology Consultation, Oncology Consultation, and Oncology Follow Up. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Amishi Desai on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Amishi Desai speak?

Dr. Amishi Desai speaks English and Hindi.

How do patients rate Dr. Amishi Desai in reviews?

81 patients have reviewed Dr. Amishi Desai. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.74/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.61/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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