Dr. Chirag Desai, MD is a child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in New York, NY and has been practicing for 16 years. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 2002 and specializes in child & adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, and more.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Cigna
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Value Options
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Top Care Areas
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Bipolar Disorder
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more than 55% of peers
ADHD and-or ADD
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more than 42% of peers
Psychiatric Evaluation
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more than 40% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Desai "We are devoted to providing quality comprehensive psychiatric services and delivering excellent high quality health care. Our team prides itself in our expertise with both the diagnosis and treatment of the occurrence of mental illness and believes that the relationship between health care provider and patient is of the utmost importance. We take a balanced approach to go beyond symptom relief and help you find ways to revitalize your life so that you can thrive in all of your endeavors. Our mission is to support the patient reaching their optimal physical and mental health. We believe in working one-on-one with each patient to provide expert medical treatment, guidance, and care tailored specifically for your health concerns. Please contact us today to schedule your initial evaluation"
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3 Specialties
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Adult Psychiatry
- Psychosomatic Medicine
3 Board Certifications
- Child & Adolescent PsychiatryAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
- PsychiatryAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
- Psychosomatic MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*
12 Conditions Treated
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Phobia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychiatric Diseases
- Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
3 Procedures
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Albany Medical CollegeMedical School | Graduated 2002
- New York Medical College Westchester Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
- New York Presbyterian Hosp Columbia Univ Medical CtrFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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