Darius C. Desai, MD
4.9 out of 5
(170)
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St. Luke's Cancer Care Associates Surgical Oncology - Bethlehem
St. Luke's Cancer Care Associates Surgical Oncology - Anderson
St. Luke's Hematology Oncology Specialists - Stroudsburg
I currently serve as the Section Chief of Surgical Oncology for St. Luke’s University Health Network. I also am the medical director of the Family Cancer Risk Evaluation Program and the Cancer liaison for the physician program at St. Luke's University Health Network.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I deliver the utmost best surgical care to my patients with complex oncologic needs. These include patients with pancreatic tumors, gastrointestinal tumors, colorectal cancer, soft tissue tumors/ sarcomas and peritoneal surface malignancies, head and neck tumors, and breast cancer.
Clinical Interests:
Complex surgical oncology; sarcoma; GIST; colorectal cancer; colon, gi, thyroid, adrenal, HIPEC chemotherapy; endocrine; melanoma; breast; robotic surgery.
Specialties
- Surgical Oncology
- Surgery (General Surgery)
Expertise
- Esophageal Diseases
- Hepatobiliary
- Melanoma
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, 1992
Internship
Presbyterian Medical Center of Pennsylvania, 1992 - 1993
Residency
Lankenau Hospital, 1993 - 1998
Residency
Pennsylvania Hospital, 1992 - 1993
Fellowship
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 1998 - 2000
This provider has 50 total patient reviews
“I have all good experiences with st Luke's staff and physicians. Very clean hospitals and clinics.. Im very i'm very grateful for the good service and attention that I have received during the bad experiencing in dealing with my pancreas cancer, which I gotta attribute to the good service and observation to my condition . Thanks to them all ..”
6/22/2025
“Excellent surgeon”
6/18/2025
“Feel very confident in Dr Desai care”
6/14/2025
“Dr. Desai is my go to for all things oncology related. Awesome!”
6/13/2025
“This is my first time ever that I needed this level of medical care. Dr. Desai's team and support staff, everyone connected to my care were beyond amazing. The entire team was professional, compassionate, and sincerely concerned about my well being. My wife and I felt safe, I experienced the best of care and the positive end result was a credit to Dr. Desai's mastery of his profession. His leadership was also evident as his team held Dr. Desai in high regard.”
6/9/2025
“Over all a good experience. My Dr. Is very informative & knowledgeable of my medical needs through treatment.”
6/8/2025
“Very Pleased with my results and treatment.”
5/18/2025
“Visit was informative and helpful”
5/11/2025
“I have lived in the Lehigh Valley over 35 years. I have always gone to another network. Due to an unusual set of circumstances, for this last medical issue, I ended up at St. Luke's. I will tell you now I am a big fan. Everyone, and I mean everyone has been polite, professional, caring, and even loving. Now I understand why all the billboards in town say St. Luke's is number one. You have my vote.”
4/29/2025
“Dr Desai and his staff were incredibly professional.”
4/26/2025
“Dr. DEASI is an excellent doctor and helped to save my life when I had melanoma.”
4/22/2025
“Dr. Desai was the utmost professional”
4/18/2025
“I have always felt Dr Desai has had my best interest at heart, he is on top of all my labs and tests , I have always felt I am in good hands. I trust him completely.”
4/14/2025
“The surgeon and PA were both excellent in explaining what was needed and arranged the next appointment with another doctor immediately. Could not have been a better experience.”
4/11/2025
“Dr. Desai and his assistant are great!”
4/11/2025
“The staff was as wonderful as the Doctor himself. Wonderful all around experience.”
4/4/2025
“Excellent help”
3/31/2025
“Dr. Desai was extremely thorough in explaining options for my cancer diagnosis. He communicated with medical oncologist Dr Hershock prior to my visit with her so she was fully informed of my condition. I appreciated the professionalism he displayed at my visit. He assured me that there would be communication with medical oncologist for continuity of care. I am thankful I was able to get an appointment so quickly with Dr. Desai and to receive the care I need.”
3/22/2025
“Very professional staff. Took me in before my scheduled time.”
3/18/2025
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“It was wonderful to be listened to, and to have a medical person be patient enough to allay any fears I might have with regard to this particular visit.”
6/28/2025