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Dr. Neel Desai, MD

Cataract Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Neel Desai, MD
4.6 (193 Ratings)

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Dr. Neel Desai, MD is a Cataract Surgery Specialist in Largo, FL.
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Dr. Neel Desai, MD

Cataract Surgery* Age 47
Largo, FL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Neel Desai, MD is a Cataract Surgery Specialist in Largo, FL.

About

Dr. Neel Desai, MD is a Cataract Surgery Specialist in Largo, FL and has 21 years experience. They graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency at Storm Eye Institute.They currently practice at The Eye Institute Of West Florida and are affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Pterygium among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 193 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Spanish. Dr. Desai is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract Removal Surgery
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Pterygium
Cataract Removal Surgery
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Pterygium
Cataract Removal Surgery
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Pterygium
Corneal Diseases
Keratitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Cataract
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Scleral Ectasia
Scleromalacia Perforans
Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Coreoplasty
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Refractive Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Largo
    1225 West Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33770
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 St. Petersburg
    6133 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Tampa - Westchase
    11925 SHELDON RD, Tampa, FL 33626
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Tampa - Hyde Park
    501 N Howard Ave Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33606
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center
    148 13th St SW # 200, Largo, FL 33770
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.6
Based on 193 Reviews
5 Stars (171)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (17)

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Jan 20, 2024
I am very squeamish about my eyes. Dr. Desai was able to put me at ease and performed the surgery. I highly recommend him.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmology
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Storm Eye Institute
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wilmer Eye Institute
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Neel Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Pterygium. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Neel Desai, MD is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Neel Desai, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL