Dr. Seemal Desai, MD, FAAD

Dr. Seemal Desai, MD, FAAD

Dermatologist
8080 Independence Pkwy, Suite 150, Plano, TX 75025

At a glance

4.51 stars (92 reviews)
90% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 49 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Innovative Dermatology
2 office locations
4.51
92 reviews
Bedside manner
4.5
Wait time
4.2

Recent reviews

Very knowledgeable and professional. The office staff was pleasant, efficient, and also professional.
There was a slight hiccup with my appointment date/time but after that things were fine. Nice facility. Helpful staff.
Verified patient

Office locations

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Innovative Dermatology
8080 Independence Pkwy, Suite 150, Plano, TX, 75025
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Innovative Dermatology
5425 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Suite 265, Plano, TX, 75024

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Acute skin infection
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Rash
Acute skin infection
Benign or precancerous skin growths
Rash

More about Dr. Seemal Desai, MD, FAAD

Dr. Seemal Desai is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, and a Board Certified Dermatologist. He graduated with honors from Emory University. He received his medical training at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and received his Doctor of Medicine degree with Magna Cum Laude honors in 2005. Following medical school, Dr. Desai completed his medical internship in Internal Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency at The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2009, and served as Chief Resident for the Department of Dermatology from 2008-2009. Dr. Desai has been active on a local, state, and national level with numerous medical organizations. His major accomplishments have been with the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Medical Association, where he has held more than six elected positions. He is also actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. He serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Desai is the author of numerous publications and has been invited to present at numerous international Dermatology events. These include the World Congress of Dermatology, the French Society of Dermatology, and most recently the International Congress of Dermatology. His clinical interests include the treatment of vitiligo, and other disorders of pigmentation, psoriasis, acne, skin cancers, inflammatory skin rashes and phototherapy. Dr. Desai is very active in the local and national dermatologic community and is the current President of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Dermatological Society. In his freetime, Dr. Desai enjoys spending time with his wife and family, as well as traveling, trying new restaurants, meeting new people, playing trivia games, exercising and enjoying the outdoors. Dr. Desai takes great pride in providing his patients with the highest level of dermatologic care.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Morehouse School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Emory University (Bachelor’s)
University of Alabama, Birmingham, Residency in Dermatology

Practice

Innovative Dermatology

Certifications

American Board of Dermatology

Professional memberships

American Academy of Dermatology
American Society of Dermatology
American Medical Association
Texas Medical Association

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Chief Resident at University of Alabama, Birmingham
Morehouse School of Medicine Magna Cum Laude
President, Dallas/Ft. Worth Dermatological Society
Delegate, American Medical Association
Communications Committee Member, Dallas County Medical Society
D Magazine Best Dermatologist Collin County 2012
D Magazine Best Dermatologist Collin County 2013
Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1669686804

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.51
Wait time
4.17
Bedside manner
4.54
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There was a slight hiccup with my appointment date/time but after that things were fine. Nice facility. Helpful staff.
Verified patient
Very rude and unpleasant. I felt rushed. He made me feel like I was an inconvenience to him, and he's a doctor...
Dr Desai is fantastic! I have referred all of my family & friends to him. His staff is just as amazing as he is!!
Very knowledgeable and professional. The office staff was pleasant, efficient, and also professional.
very satisfied with service and proptness
Verified patient
Dr. Desai is a professional and knows his stuff! He's got a great personality and his staff are friendly and answer any questions you might have. Definitely recommend him for all of your skin issues!
Verified patient
After initially having issues with getting the appointment on ZocDoc, my wife both arrived at our appointement ontime to find out the doctors office didn't have us scheduled for an appointment today but instead a week from today. Fortunately we had the email confirmations from ZocDoc and they made room for us in today's schedule, but it was still frustrating. NOt clear if this was a problem on the ZocDoc side or the doctor's side...
The doctor is obviously very professional and knowledgeable, and the appointment went quickly. However, I felt rushed as he didn't spend much time with me nor asked any questions. In addition, there was a third person in the room, other than the dr. and a nurse (intern/resident/employee trainee?), and the dr. did not ask my permission to have this person observe the exam (given that i was nearly naked, I felt uncomfortable).
He asked where we were concerned about our son's skin, and only checked that area. I assumed since this was a new patient seeing a dermatologist for the first time, that he would have conducted a more comprehensive examination for any concerning areas (especially since our son is a teenager and there are body parts we no longer see and our family has a history of multiple cancers).
My visit was very good. I have been searching for a good dermatologist for my daughter who has eczema. Dr. Desai was thorough and explained everything where we could understand. I have been really worried about her skin but after visiting Dr. Desai I am no longer worried and at my mind is at ease. He was very patient and answered all of our questions. And we had a lot! I would highly recommend Dr. Desai.
Verified patient
Very professional. Excellent system/technology to remind patients of time, doc name, and location. Great office location on Independence in Plano.
Verified patient
Dr. Desai was very friendly and had great bedside manner. He made my visit much more enjoyable and explained everything very thoroughly. I would definitely recommend Dr. Desai to anyone looking for a great dermatologist.
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Excellent staff. Very friendly & knowledgable
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Seemal Desai work with?

Dr. Seemal Desai works with Innovative Dermatology.

Where is Dr. Seemal Desai's office located?

Dr. Seemal Desai has 2 office locations in Plano, view full addresses on Dr. Desai's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Seemal Desai have?

Dr. Seemal Desai is certified by American Board of Dermatology.

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

Dr. Seemal Desai frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Seemal Desai on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Seemal Desai speak?

Dr. Seemal Desai speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Seemal Desai in reviews?

92 patients have reviewed Dr. Seemal Desai. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.51/5. They have a 4.54/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.17/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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