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Dr. Alka Desai, MD

Pediatrics* Age 57
Dr. Alka Desai, MD
3.5 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Alka Desai, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Omaha, NE.
Dr. Alka Desai, MD
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Dr. Alka Desai, MD

Pediatrics* Age 57
Omaha, NE
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alka Desai, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Omaha, NE.

About

Dr. Alka Desai, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Omaha, NE and has 31 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Children's Hospital and Medical Center. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    13808 W Maple Rd Ste 100, Omaha, NE 68164
  2. 2 Childrens Physicians
    8401 W Dodge Rd Ste 280, Omaha, NE 68114

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Feb 07, 2018
My girls have been seeing Dr. Desai for five years. We just love her! She always remembers important information about my children and really makes my kids feel at ease. They never get nervous going to the doctor when I tell them we are going to see her.
Christina Kilroy in Omaha, NE — Feb 07, 2018
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Alka Desai, MD is a pediatrics specialist in Omaha, NE and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY in 1993. She specializes in Pediatrics.
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  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY
    1993
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  • Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alka Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Alka Desai, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital and Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alka Desai, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's Hospital and Medical Center

    8200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE