Dr. Pooja Desa, MD, CA | Pulmonologist

About Dr. Pooja Desa

Dr. Pooja Desa, MD is a board-certified specialist in Pulmonology and Critical Care, dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. With extensive experience in treating complex respiratory and ICU conditions, Dr. Desa is known for taking the time to listen, educate, and partner with patients to develop individualized treatment plans. She completed her medical education at Terna Medical College in Mumbai and advanced training in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, followed by fellowship training in Pulmonary & Critical Care at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Desa remains committed to staying current with evolving practices in pulmonary and critical care medicine to ensure the highest quality of care. Outside of medicine, Dr. Desa is passionate, positive, and patient-focused, striving to make every patient feel at ease and respected. Her approach blends clinical expertise, empathy,

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Popular visit reasons

Chest CT Scan Abnormalities

Chronic Respiratory Failure

Cough

Enlarged Lymph Nodes

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Pulmonology Consultation

Sinus Problems / Sinusitis

Sleep Problems

Chest CT Scan Abnormalities

Chronic Respiratory Failure

Cough

Enlarged Lymph Nodes

Education and background

Practice names

TeleMed2U

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - Terna Medical College, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of the Art of Obstetrics
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston School Of Nursing & Student Community Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
University of Kentucky, Fellowship in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1356577399

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What practice does Dr. Pooja Desa work with?

Dr. Pooja Desa works with TeleMed2U.

Which board certifications does Dr. Pooja Desa have?

Dr. Pooja Desa is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine), and Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Pooja Desa?

Dr. Pooja Desa frequently sees patients for Cough, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Pulmonology Consultation, Sinus Problems / Sinusitis, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Pooja Desa on their profile.