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Dr. Vikas Desai, MD

Dr. Vikas Desai, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Vikas Desai, MD is an internist in East Islip, NY and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Practice

45 E Main St East Islip, NY 11730
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Desai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai

1.8
53 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 star
17%
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4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
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2 star
6%
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1 star
74%
74%

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Terrible practice
As a first time patient I 'thought' I made an appointment with dr. Desai and when I got there I was seen by dr Anol - no big deal. They did blood work and I called 10 days later on a Friday for the results - I was told to call back Tuesday - I called back Wednesday which is now 2 weeks and the girl told me dr anol is looking at them and to call back in 30 minutes - that was at 9:30 - I never heard back the entire day so then I called back this morning Thursday and the girls said she's gonna give them to Dr. desai right now and to stay by my phone because I'm gonna get a call back that was also at 9:30 never heard back.They will be sending the results to my new primary doctor because I am no longer a patient with Dr. Desai. How do you treat a new patient like that?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Sharon – Sep 06, 2024
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Lack of responsiveness
Blood pressure meds refill request wasnt being filled despite multiple requests. I called the East Islip office at 2pm today and was directed to leave a voice mail. Called back at 2:35 and the voice mail was on saying that 'they are sorry as their office are closed now. office hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.'
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 2024
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East Islip NY
This is a perfect example of a "doctor" who should look for a different career preferably one that doesn't require public interaction as he doesn't even look at a patient much less treat them. Worst experience in my life and only went there because it was so close to home and mostly saw the PA Christine who is no longer there. Seeing a real doctor now. Stay away from this individual who literally couldn't care less about your health.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2023
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The office staff is completely incompetent! I only went because I loved the PA Christine! She left! The office managers are HORRIBLE. Desai is RUDE. Should NOT be part of this panel! Go somewhere else
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 30, 2023
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I am currently looking for a new doctor. That says it all. Also his staff stinks, rude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Oct 24, 2021
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His office staff are terrible. They are rude discourteous and never return phone calls. The medical assistant , dr. Desai the RN named Tomasino are even worse. Tomasino never returned a phone call and is rude and abrupt on the phone. She once yelled at me she didn't have time to talk to me. I did my blood test and Thomasino wouldn't give me the lab test results for one month. I had to keep calling and calling and dealing with the rude receptionist . They never sent my prescriptions to the pharmacy. Don't ever go to this doctor . I am finding another doctor. This does not deserve even one star.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Jun 25, 2020
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Dr. Desai, on his day off, went above and beyond to make sure I was given a Saturday appointment even though his rude staff was making it difficult.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Nstoddard1217 – May 30, 2020
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New girl at Farmingville at front desk very rude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2020
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The office staff is good the best Dr. In the office is Tracy O'Nal, DO. A true professional. A DO is equivalent to a MD. They pass the same board's.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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E. Islip, NY – Sep 11, 2019
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Did not examine anything or explain what he prescribed. Office staff not helpful in anyway, couldnt walk he let me leave office without as much as a recomendation or ace bandage. Needed an mri for a week they never folkowed up with insurance company had to go to the emergency room
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Salvatore Motta – Sep 06, 2019
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Have been going here for years but this office has just gotten worse and worse. This will be my last appointment. The desk staff is generally very rude. The physicians assistant was texting while taking my readings. The doctor appeared totally disinterested in why I was there but he sometimes is like that. The final straw was after he told me thank you and good bye he immediately started texting! I wasn't even out of the room yet. Explains why his staff is the way they are. Not going back
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2019
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The staff are the worst! They are rude they dont return calls I left a message for the office manager a month ago of course she never returned the call Dr.Desai is a good doctor but his staff is so unprofessional Do not go to this office!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Melly in Islip, NY – Mar 01, 2019
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This Dr is aweful. Doesn’t speak has an attitude like your a bother to him. I am never going Back!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Oct 23, 2018
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Would not recommend. Not the friendliest individual and not personable. If you want genuine care, looking elsewhere may be best.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Liz in New york – Apr 25, 2018
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Dr Desai is always thorough and friendly. He is always on time and doesn't make me wait. It is easy to get an appointment for the same day. O have been coming to this office for many years., and have no plans to change. I highly recommend him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mark Seiden in East Islip – Feb 01, 2018
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There are NO words to describe what an awful Dr he is. This man has no consideration for his patients his attitude is awful he doesn't talk to you, doesn't look at you,and NEVER does he get back to you with results of tests or x-rays. He makes you feel like its a bother to see you, you ask him a question and he has no response. My advice is to do yourself a favor and find another Dr. You will be better off..
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Bay Shore, NY – Apr 25, 2017
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Dr. Vikas V. Desai, called my home today to and said he is ashamed and how his staff behaved and gave me his sincere apologies. Now that was very nice of him.. Thank you Dr. Desai!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Victoria Brace in Farmingville – Jan 17, 2017
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awful!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Holbrook, NY – Jan 06, 2017
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Worst doctor with the worst receptionist WORST
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Cranford, NJ – Jul 22, 2016
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No doubt that I have recommended a lot of Patients to Dr. Desai. Am excellent Professional aimed to give his best service to people in need of an old fashion Medical Doctor and not your Insurance company even though like all of us paying our Bills
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Victor M Arevalo in Freeport, NY – Mar 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Vikas Desai believes each patient is an individual, a member of a family and a member of a larger community. Each patient requires a varied amount of physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual support.

biography

Vikas Desai, MD, FCCP, is a graduate of Ross University Medical School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University. He trained in internal medicine at the New York University Downtown Hospital and in internal medicine at UMDNJ...read more
  • Internal Medicine

  • Family Medicine

  • General Medical Practice

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  • Rutgers University / New Brunswick Campus

    Undergraduate School
  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Vikas Desai MD PC45 E Main St East Islip, NY 11730
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Practice

Office465 Blue Point Rd Ste D Farmingville, NY 11738
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Practice

Office13630 NW 8th St Sunrise, FL 33325
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr
    Manhasset, NY 11030
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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