Darius C. Desai, MD
5 out of 5
(174)
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St. Luke's Cancer Care Associates Surgical Oncology - Anderson
St. Luke's Cancer Care Associates Surgical Oncology - Bethlehem
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
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 55 total patient reviews
“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.”
10/19/2024
“Was highly impressed with Darius C Desai, MD”
10/18/2024
“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”
10/11/2024
“This was my first appointment with Dr. Desai. He was very understanding and informative. His staff were all pleasant and very professional and friendly.”
9/4/2024
“very happy with my visits with Darius C Desai, MD had no problems at all.”
9/2/2024
“Dr. Darius C Desai, MD layer out a plan to get more info re problem!”
8/25/2024
“We discussed my cancer diagnosis and possible upcoming treatment with Darius Desai MD”
8/25/2024
“Good visit with Darius C Desai, MD”
8/21/2024
“Got in right as scheduled. Dr. Darius C Desai, MD Was direct and to the point. Very pleased.”
8/19/2024
“Dr Desiai is the best. Dr Desi said I am doing so good that unless I get cancer again, I will not have to see him. I will miss his kind and helpful visits. But I amdoing great”
8/1/2024
“I I found Dr Desai very easy to speak with and answer questions.”
7/28/2024
“Dr.Desai was courteous, extremely knowledgeable, and a very good communicator. Although this was my first visit with him,and I was dealing with a concerning condition,he put me very much at ease.ALL of the staff at the Emrick Center for Cancer Care were very pleasant and caring.Everyone with whom I interacted is a definite credit to St.Luke's.”
7/27/2024
“Darius C Desai, MD Excellent! Showed care and compassion and concern. Listened.”
7/26/2024
“Everyone was very helpful and professional.”
7/12/2024
“Dr. Desai is excellent physician. Knowledgeable, knows my history, up to date with current practices and empathetic.”
7/11/2024
“Good experience”
7/3/2024
“Dr. Desai is always professional and informative and takes time to explain things and listen to my concerns.”
6/24/2024
“As always, I feel I received the most informative, complete exam possible, and feel quite lucky to have seen one of the most respected physicians in the area.”
6/17/2024
“All good.”
6/10/2024
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“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”
10/29/2024