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Mihir J. Desai MD, MS

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellowship Director - Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, and Medical Director - Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Franklin

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Orthopaedics
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Fractures
  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pediatric Hand Surgery
  • Peripheral Nerve
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Masters of Science - Georgetown University, 2005
  • Doctor of Medicine - Georgetown University, 2009
  • Residency - Emory University, 2013
  • Chief Residency - Emory University, 2014
  • Fellowship - Duke University Health System, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017
  • Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
This is my favorite doctor because he explains things to me. In an easy to understand manner He treats me with respect and he's always easy to speak to.
October 11, 2024
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Dr Desai is top notch. Brilliant and very kind.
October 2, 2024
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I have never had a bad experience at a Vanderbilt Orthopedic clinic!
September 27, 2024
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I always recommend Dr. Desai when I know a friend or a friend of a friend is having elbow and or arm problems.
September 23, 2024
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Well pleased
September 23, 2024
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Dr. Desai instilled immediate trust in me that he can handle my needs.
September 23, 2024
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Excellent communication, knowledge, and guidance.
September 11, 2024
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All my needs were addressed and everything was ready to go before I left the doctors
September 4, 2024
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Everything excellent
August 29, 2024
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