Dr. Troy Desai, MD
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Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as Ross University School of Medicine · See training
2 board certifications listed
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology, Board Certified in Neurology · See credentials
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Specialty
Neurologist
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Treatments & procedures
- multiple sclerosis
- Spinal Demyelination
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- neurosarcoidosis
- transverse myelitis
- neuromyelitis optica
- demyelinating disease
- acute cerebellitis (ac)
- acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
- acute flaccid myelitis
- anti myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disease
- anti-nmda receptor encephalitis
- autoimmune encephalitis
- autoimmune encephalopathy
- autoimmune meningitis
- brain lesions
- central nervous system lupus
- cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities
- clinically isolated syndrome (cis)
- cns vasculitis
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Ross University School of MedicineMedical school
- St. Vincent’s Medical CenterInternship
- Allegheny General HospitalResidency · Neurology
- VA Maryland Healthcare SystemFellowship
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - NeurologyCertification
- Board Certified in NeurologyCertification
Awards and honors
- Drexel University College of Medicine 2019 Dean’s Special Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching at Allegheny Health NetworkAllegheny Health Network · Awarded 2019
About
Dr. Troy Desai is a neurologist in Pittsburgh who focuses on demyelinating and autoimmune neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, transverse myelitis, neurosarcoidosis, autoimmune encephalitis, and central nervous system lupus. He completed medical school at Ross University School of Medicine, an internship at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, neurology residency at Allegheny General Hospital, and a fellowship at VA Maryland Healthcare System. He is board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and also received Allegheny Health Network’s 2019 Dean’s Special Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching. He speaks Hindi, Gujarati, and English.
- Languages spoken
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- English
- NPI
- 1861727737
- Primary taxonomy
- 2084N0400X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Desai’s specialty?
He is a neurologist.
What conditions does he focus on?
His profile lists multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, transverse myelitis, neurosarcoidosis, autoimmune encephalitis, and other demyelinating and autoimmune nervous system conditions.
Where does Dr. Desai practice?
He practices in Pittsburgh, PA, at 490 E North Ave Ste 500.
What training, certification, and recognition are listed for him?
He trained at Ross University School of Medicine, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Allegheny General Hospital, and VA Maryland Healthcare System. He is board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and received Allegheny Health Network’s 2019 Dean’s Special Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching.