What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.28
“Less about the dr more about the check in process. Im hesitant to refer anyone. Even hesitant about coming back myself”
Less than 1 month ago
“When I called optum to schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist regarding my vision impairment I was told that I could not see a MD. Instead, I was referred to an OD who at first told me I had fluid behind the eye. Then, after completing a scan, he told me I did not have fluid and that he had no idea what was wrong with me. He then referred me to a retina specialist and sleep medicine. Thankfully, I was able to see a MD outside of Optum who gave me the correct diagnosis and transferred me urgently to a cornea specialist who saved my vision. Had I been able to see a MD at Optum in the first place, I would have likely been saved from the overwhelming distress due to my visual impairment. It is scary to think what would have happened if I had not received the appropriate treatment outside of Optum.”
Less than 1 month ago
About Dr. Jay Desai
Dr. Jay Desai is a board-certified optometrist with over 25 years of experience in the field of eye care. He currently serves patients in the Hudson Valley region through Optum, where he is known for his thorough, personable, and knowledgeable approach to patient care.
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Practice names
Education and training
- University of Missouri, Doctor of Optometry
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1821172693
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.28
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Less about the dr more about the check in process. Im hesitant to refer anyone. Even hesitant about coming back myself
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He did not fix the problem and I had to go see another Optum provider a few days later.
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very attentive doctor, warm nurse, and very helpful receptionist
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Very professional and informative of recommendations and solutions
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Very detail oriented and helpful
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didn't respect my concerns regarding medicines, recorded the wrong information in patient portal, jumped to put me on a very strong medication. he was relatively friendly though and probably alright for certain kinds of patients.
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he did not understand anything i said. he was confused and disoriented. i've never had a less attentive doctor. i don't understand how he made it this far if he can't remember what the patient just said multiple times
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He was very professional and accurate
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committed malpractice
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When I called optum to schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist regarding my vision impairment I was told that I could not see a MD. Instead, I was referred to an OD who at first told me I had fluid behind the eye. Then, after completing a scan, he told me I did not have fluid and that he had no idea what was wrong with me. He then referred me to a retina specialist and sleep medicine. Thankfully, I was able to see a MD outside of Optum who gave me the correct diagnosis and transferred me urgently to a cornea specialist who saved my vision. Had I been able to see a MD at Optum in the first place, I would have likely been saved from the overwhelming distress due to my visual impairment. It is scary to think what would have happened if I had not received the appropriate treatment outside of Optum.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
When I called optum to schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist regarding my vision impairment I was told that I could not see a MD. Instead, I was referred to an OD who at first told me I had fluid behind the eye. Then, after completing a scan, he told me I did not have fluid and that he had no idea what was wrong with me. He then referred me to a retina specialist and sleep medicine. Thankfully, I was able to see a MD outside of Optum who gave me the correct diagnosis and transferred me urgently to a cornea specialist who saved my vision. Had I been able to see a MD at Optum in the first place, I would have likely been saved from the overwhelming distress due to my visual impairment. It is scary to think what would have happened if I had not received the appropriate treatment outside of Optum.
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What practice does Dr. Jay Desai work with?
Dr. Jay Desai works with Optum Medical Care, NY.
Where is Dr. Jay Desai's office located?
Dr. Jay Desai's office is located at 3680 Hl Blvd, Jefferson Valley, NY 10535.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jay Desai?
Dr. Jay Desai frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, Glaucoma Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jay Desai on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Jay Desai speak?
Dr. Jay Desai speaks English.