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About
Dr. Pragnesh Desai, DO works in Allentown, PA as
Education
- Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA, Undergraduate School
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital Blue Cross
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthAmerica Pennsylvania, Inc.
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Medicare
- MVP Health Care
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi
Patient Satisfaction
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About three years ago my family Doctor referred me to Dr. Desai of Desai Urology. On my first visit Dr. Desai asked me why I decided to come to see him and then gave me a very thorough examination. He then explained what he found during the exam and offered suggestions for helping me correct the problems I was having. He explained that some patients opted to try to use medications first to see if they would help me while some patients choose to avoid the downside of medication and choose surgery instead. I decided to try using medications first before considering surgery. After a few visits Dr. Desai told me that he felt that I was not getting the best results with medication and believed that I needed to consider surgery and recommended a surgical procedure called a Urolift. I told him I wanted to continue trying the medication route for a little longer. He was extremely patient and was there whenever I needed to see him as my symptoms became uncomfortable for me. On one of my
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Desai accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others.
Dr. Desai's office is located at 6081 Hamilton Blvd Allentown, PA 18106. Find other locations and directions on MedicalNewsToday.
Yes, Dr. Desai speaks Gujarati and Hindi. See Dr. Desai's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Desai has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 45 times.
Dr. Desai is board certified in
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus
- St. Luke’s Quakertown Campus
Locations
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6081 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA 18106 Directions (610) 366-2112
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