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Dr. Viren Desai, MD

Dr. Viren Desai, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Viren Desai, MD is a pulmonologist in Kearny, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Desai has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from RANCHI UNIVERSITY / MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1986. He is affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

221 Kearny Ave Kearny, NJ 07032
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(201) 460-1991

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the area of Pulmonary Disease. • 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

2.9

14 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
36%
36%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
43%
43%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Maria Rivera – Mar 09, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Oct 29, 2022
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janie Longo – Aug 08, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 11, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Not Important in LYNDHURST – Apr 10, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth in Lyndhurst NJ – May 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol in Kearny, NJ – Jun 10, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ramesh in Nutley, NJ – Feb 11, 2016
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biography

Dr. Viren Desai, MD is a pulmonologist in Kearny, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Desai has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from RANCHI UNIVERSITY / MAHATMA GANDHI MEMORIAL MEDICAL...read more

  • Pulmonary Disease

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  • Ranchi University / Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Pulmonary Disease
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Locations

Practice

Thoracic Medical Associates LLC221 Kearny Ave Kearny, NJ 07032
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Clara Maass Medical Center

    1 Clara Maass Dr
    Belleville, NJ 07109
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    69%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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