Dr. Sohum Desai, MD
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Dr. Sohum Desai, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Sohum Desai, MD is a neurosurgeon in Weslaco, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities Valley Regional Medical Center and Rio Grande Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Locations
Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Desai is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital McAllen, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.
Dr. Desai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Desai specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Clean Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Desai's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
3.8
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About Me
biography
Dr. Sohum Desai is a neurosurgeon with Rio Grande Valley Brain & Spine. Dr. Desai is the only board-certified neurosurgeon with neuroendovascular training in the Rio Grande Valley. He treats a wide variety of cranial and spinal conditions including...read moreNeurosurgery
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Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia
Residency HospitalGeorgetown University
Medical School
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Learn more about medical license public record checkInitial single surgeon evaluation comparing C-arm fluoroscopy with the Cirq robotic assistance device for instrumentation of the thoracolumbar spine, 2022-12-19
Diagnosing a rare thoracic intramedullary spinal dermoid cyst using DWI with ADC mapping: Case report, 2022-09-02
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsCranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
77%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% lower than the national average
73%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean6% higher than the national average
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