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Darius C. Desai, MD

Surgical Oncology | Surgery (General Surgery)

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Expertise

Esophageal Diseases | Hepatobiliary | Melanoma

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Specialities:

Surgical Oncology | Surgery (General Surgery)

Expertise

Esophageal Diseases | Hepatobiliary | Melanoma

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.

 

school Education

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

star Reviews 4.9 Overall Rating | 165 Ratings | 49 Reviews

4.9 Overall Rating | 165 Ratings | 49 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions from our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of St. Luke's University Health Network.

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5.0 RATING

“Great doctor. Great person. Helps when dealing with cancer issues”


July 29, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent”


July 27, 2025
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4.0 RATING

“Dr. Desai is a very personable physician. Easy to understand and relates to patients as people first. A very admirable quality.”


July 20, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Desai was extremely nice and informative. He explained everything he was going to do and told me That he would put a port in while he was doing the surgery and didn't have to go to Easton on a separate date. That he would do both instead of having two surgery days. He is the best Dr. That I've been going to.”


July 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Desai saved the day by telling me I had to be weened off my steroids. It was not on the instructions that II was given from the hhospital and may have been an issue.”


July 6, 2025
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4.9 RATING

“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.”


June 28, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“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 ..”


June 22, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“Excellent surgeon”


June 18, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Feel very confident in Dr Desai care”


June 14, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Desai is my go to for all things oncology related. Awesome!”


June 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“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.”


June 9, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Over all a good experience. My Dr. Is very informative & knowledgeable of my medical needs through treatment.”


June 8, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very Pleased with my results and treatment.”


May 18, 2025
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4.7 RATING

“Visit was informative and helpful”


May 11, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“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.”


April 29, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Desai and his staff were incredibly professional.”


April 26, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. DEASI is an excellent doctor and helped to save my life when I had melanoma.”


April 22, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Desai was the utmost professional”


April 18, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“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.”


April 14, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“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.”


April 11, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Desai and his assistant are great!”


April 11, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“The staff was as wonderful as the Doctor himself. Wonderful all around experience.”


April 4, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent help”


March 31, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“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.”


March 22, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Very professional staff. Took me in before my scheduled time.”


March 18, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Excellent care as always!”


March 13, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Desai was very informative about my health issues. He was very respectful and listened to my questions and concerns. Those I came into contact with in his office were helpful, professional, friendly and positive. Thank you to all of you for the excellent care I received.”


March 9, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Desai was very kind and respectful of my situation. He explained everything thoroughly.”


March 7, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in February 2024, Dr. Desai and his staff were so caring and comforting to me during my cancer journey and throughout my post-op recovery I would recommend this office to anyone who is going through cancer treatment, they are the best!!!”


March 6, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Best care ever!”


March 5, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Desai was so pleasant and very knowledgeable, and definitely made me feel at ease with my diagnosis and upcoming surgery scheduled. I have total confidence in him, and am sure I will have a successful outcome.”


March 1, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr. Desai and his staff are fantastic.”


February 23, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I am very pleased with the cancer team and Dr. Desai.”


February 21, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr D is the best I could ever have had for it needs, I am lucky to have met him, SLHN is lucky yo gave him”


February 15, 2025
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4.9 RATING

“This is truely a team effort to care for me. Since my first visit I have been contacted by members of the team to assist me with the different aspects of needed care.”


February 15, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“This provider and staff provided the best care since the beginning. Thanks for EVERYTHING (Name)”


February 11, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Good.”


February 10, 2025
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4.9 RATING

“The visit was good”


February 2, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“I'm very please with the overall results and efforts of Darius C Desai, MD and the entire cancer team!”


January 25, 2025
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5.0 RATING

“Dr Desai has been very helpful and has made sure my care is being taken care of quickly and with care I trust his actions and trust his procedures”


December 13, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Had a follow up appt with Dr. Desai he's always pleasant. He explained my test results in detail making sure I understood everything. Always a great experience!”


December 5, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Everything was good”


November 30, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Everything went smoothly. I was treated with courtesy and respect by Darius C Desai, MD”


November 18, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“The health facility staff showed courtesy and respect. The provider Darius C Desai, MD explained all the information clearly. My questions were appropriately addressed.”


November 15, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Darius C Desai, MD Just confident in getting me back on healthy track..I love the patient doc connection treating me like a person not a number..”


November 8, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Dr.Desai is very easy to talk with and makes you feel comfortable.all my questions and concerns were answered to my satisfaction. He definitely knows my case information and referred to it during the visit”


October 29, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Dr is always concerned about my health and wellbeing. He has always been very helpful and explains things in a way that makes It easy to understand.”


October 19, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Was highly impressed with Darius C Desai, MD”


October 18, 2024
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5.0 RATING

“Was diagnosed with a mass in abdomen upon regular check up. Was referreed to dr Desai by my primary physician and was very happy with him”


October 11, 2024

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