Dr. Parag Desai, MD
At a glance
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey · See training
5 board certifications listed
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, +3 more · See credentials
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Specialty
Internist
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly.
Also listed as
- Critical Care SpecialistAn internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction.
- PulmonologistAn internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways.
Treatments & procedures
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung volume reduction
- Critical Care
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyMedical school · MD
- Temple University HospitalResidency · Internal Medicine · Completed 2008
- Temple UniversityFellowship · Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine · Completed 2011
Board certifications
- Internal MedicineCertification
- Pulmonary DiseaseCertification
- Critical Care MedicineCertification
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care MedicineCertification
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary DiseaseCertification
Awards and honors
- Top Doctors, Pulmonary Disease, Philadelphia magazinePhiladelphia magazine · Awarded 2019
2019-2026
- Regional Guides Philadelphia MagazinePhiladelphia Magazine · Awarded 2019
2019-2026
- Schneps Media - Philadelphia MetroSchneps Media · Awarded 2021
About
Dr. Parag Desai is a pulmonary disease physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional focus areas in critical care, asthma, and chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). He earned his MD from New Jersey Medical School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, completed internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospital, and finished a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Temple University. His certifications include internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine, and he has been recognized by Philadelphia magazine and Schneps Media.
- NPI
- 1205089976
- Primary taxonomy
- 207R00000X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Parag Desai specialize in?
He specializes in pulmonary disease, with a focus on critical care, asthma, and COPD.
What conditions or treatments are listed for Dr. Desai?
Listed areas include asthma, COPD, lung volume reduction, and critical care.
Where does Dr. Desai practice?
He practices in Philadelphia, PA, at 3401 N Broad St.
What training and certifications does Dr. Desai have?
He completed medical school at New Jersey Medical School, residency in internal medicine at Temple University Hospital, and a pulmonary and critical care fellowship at Temple University. His certifications include internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care medicine.