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Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 4, Suite 48
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 262-5276

Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD is a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health and Albany Medical Center.

Office Locations

1701 South Boulevard E Suite 300
Rochester, MI 48307

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Albany Medical Center

1769 Union Street Floor 2
Schenectady, NY 12309

(518) 382-1151

(518) 881-0003

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250 Delaware Avenue Suite 202
Delmar, NY 12054

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3 Crossings Boulevard Suite 2
Clifton Park, NY 12065

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3535 W 13 Mile Road Suite 301
Royal Oak, MI 48073

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Albany Medical Center

43 New Scotland Avenue James J. Barba Physicians Pavilion (a Building), Floor 4, Suite 48
Albany, NY 12208

(518) 262-5276

(518) 262-6470

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453 Route 146 Suite 204
Clifton Park, NY 12065

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

gastrointestinal biopsy

removal of lesion

In 2012, Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, gastrointestinal biopsy, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	358
doctor visit	519
gastrointestinal procedures	402
hospital care	389
injections	16
inpatient care	389
minimally invasive procedures	402
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	358

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	57
diagnostic procedures	338
doctor visit	507
emergency care	19
gastrointestinal procedures	379
hospital care	326
injections	17
inpatient care	326
minimally invasive procedures	379
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	338

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	160
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	112
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	17
blood draw	65
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	440
doctor visit	448
emergency care	11
gastrointestinal procedures	567
hospital care	973
injections	20
inpatient care	973
minimally invasive procedures	567
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	440

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	261
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	134
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	20
blood draw	64
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	454
doctor visit	397
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	593
hospital care	1277
injections	22
inpatient care	1242
minimally invasive procedures	593
outpatient care	35
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	454

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	728
Female	1152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1220
Black	520
Hispanic	0
Asian	72
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	676
From 75 to 84	496
85 and over	332
Less than 65	376

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	50
diagnostic procedures	390
doctor visit	464
gastrointestinal procedures	504
hospital care	984
injections	17
inpatient care	984
minimally invasive procedures	504
preventive care	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	390

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	496

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	242
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	127
Less than 65	167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
blood draw	38
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	322
doctor visit	390
gastrointestinal procedures	426
hospital care	747
injections	28
inpatient care	747
minimally invasive procedures	426
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	322

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	210
Hispanic	11
Asian	31
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	101
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	46
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	28
diagnostic procedures	337
doctor visit	336
gastrointestinal procedures	394
hospital care	1168
injections	17
inpatient care	1168
minimally invasive procedures	394
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	337

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	180
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	121
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	275
doctor visit	303
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	320
hospital care	511
injections	18
inpatient care	511
minimally invasive procedures	320
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	100
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	220
doctor visit	283
gastrointestinal procedures	288
hospital care	979
injections	15
inpatient care	979
minimally invasive procedures	288
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	220

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	151
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	90
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	43
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	275
doctor visit	256
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	339
hospital care	556
injections	22
inpatient care	556
minimally invasive procedures	339
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	33
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	87
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	226
doctor visit	233
gastrointestinal procedures	276
hospital care	446
injections	14
inpatient care	446
minimally invasive procedures	276
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	226

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	76
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Rochester, MI were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

anastomosis	17
blood draw	50
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	330
doctor visit	376
emergency care	15
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	408
hospital care	759
injections	18
inpatient care	756
minimally invasive procedures	408
outpatient care	35
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	330

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	193
Asian / Pacific Islander	32
Non-Hispanic White	454
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	193
85 and over	116
Less than 65	131
65 to 74	270

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1980. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1980)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine (1983)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

Albany Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Colleague Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Colleague Health Plan

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tusar K. Desai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$328 Humira $328
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$327 REMICADE $327
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$198 XIFAXAN $198
Gilead Sciences Inc	$123 Viread $123
Pfizer Inc.	$119 XELJANZ $119
Other	$571 Uceris $114	OLYSIO $99	NA $89	Injectafer $18	SIMPONI $14	Other $238

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,550
Education	$117

Biography

Dr. Tusar Desai's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Desai is especially interested in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Albany Medical Center and Trinity Health. His practice in Royal Oak, MI is open to new patients as reported by Trinity Health. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Desai trained at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University and a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan.