Dr. Pathik Desai, MD, Houston, TX

About Dr. Pathik Desai

Pathik Desai, MD, is a 2011 graduate of the Medical University of Lublin in Poland. After relocating to Houston, he completed his Family and Community Medicine residency at the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas at Houston (UTHealth) in 2019. Bilingual in English and Gujarati, Dr. Desai joined Kelsey-Seybold as a board-certified Family Medicine physician in June 2025. As someone who enjoys understanding how things work, Dr. Desai has always been drawn to science and problem solving — and medicine helps him pursue that curiosity while guiding people through uncertainty and helping them make sense of their health. He offers primary care for his patients, including preventive care such as annual physicals, and coordinated chronic disease management for a wide range of conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Dr. Desai also addresses acute concerns like infections, minor injuries, or new symptoms that need evaluation. His clinical interests also include using longevity medicine to help his patients proactively optimize long-term metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, and overall wellness — focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, and other sustainable habits. Dr. Desai’s favorite part of practicing medicine is building relationships with his patients over time and seeing how small improvements can lead to meaningful changes in their lives.

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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.

Pulmonary fibrosis with no known cause

Bronchitis

Sleep apnea

Fluid around the lungs

Asthma

Lung-related heart disease

Pulmonary fibrosis with no known cause

Bronchitis

Sleep apnea

Fluid around the lungs

Office location

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic | Gulfgate Clinic

520 Gulfgate Ctr Mall, Houston, TX 77087

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Education and background

Practice names

Kelsey Seybold Clinic

Board certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - Medical University of Lublin – Lublin, Poland, Doctor of Medicine
UTHealth Houston (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston), Residency in Family Medicine

Awards and publications

Brazoria County Delegate, Texas Academy of Family Physicians, 2023 – 2025
Best in Texas Doctors, Excellence in Medicine, 2023
Desai P, et al. Broncho-esophageal Fistula due to Esophageal Tuberculosis. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2019. PMID: 31019816.

Languages spoken

English
Gujarati

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1497741037

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What practice does Dr. Pathik Desai work with?

Dr. Pathik Desai works with Kelsey Seybold Clinic.

Where is Dr. Pathik Desai's office located?

Dr. Pathik Desai's office is located at 520 Gulfgate Ctr Mall, Houston, TX 77087.

Which board certifications does Dr. Pathik Desai have?

Dr. Pathik Desai is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.

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

Dr. Pathik Desai frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Illness, and Pediatric Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Pathik Desai on their profile.