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Dr. Vijay Desai, MD

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Dr. Vijay Desai, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 56
Norwalk, CT
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26 years of experience
Dr. Vijay Desai, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialist in Norwalk, CT.

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Dr. Vijay Desai, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialist in Norwalk, CT and has 26 years experience. They graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Norwalk Hospital. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Desai also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Desai is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Norwalk Hospital
    34 Maple St, Norwalk, CT 06850
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 852-2665
  2. 2 Norwalk Hospital Physicians and Surgeons
    24 Stevens St, Norwalk, CT 06850
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 852-3019
  3. 3 Vassar Brothers Medical Center
    45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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  • Dr. Vijay Desai, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine specialist in Norwalk, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1998. He specializes in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
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Specialties*
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    1998
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Board Certifications

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  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine
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Dr. Vijay Desai, MD is affiliated with Norwalk Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vijay Desai, MD holds board certification in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Norwalk Hospital

    34 Maple St, Norwalk, CT