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Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 60
Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD
2.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD is a Pulmonologist in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD
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Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 60
Wilkes Barre, PA
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35 years of experience
Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD is a Pulmonologist in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD is a Pulmonologist in Wilkes Barre, PA and has 35 years experience. They graduated from BARODA UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Wilkes - Barre General Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Respiratory Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Desai is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Respiratory Failure
Acidosis
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Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Study
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Alkalosis
Aspergillosis
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    545 N River St Ste 40, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
  2. 2 Wilkes-barre General Hospital
    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
2.5
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (7)

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Mar 19, 2020
Very grateful that Dr. Desai treated my Mother in 2018 for COPD. She recovered from that exasperation. We got an extra year to spend with her because of his help.
Linda Krzywicki — Mar 19, 2020
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Biography
  • Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD is a pulmonologist in Wilkes Barre, PA and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from BARODA UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. He specializes in Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine.
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • BARODA UNIVERSITY / GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Respiratory Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD is affiliated with Wilkes - Barre General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Pramthesh Desai, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wilkes - Barre General Hospital

    575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA