Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Female•Age 42
Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD is a Pulmonologist in Mineola, NY. Dr. Desouza has more experience with Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Vascular Conditions, and Obstructive Lung Disease than other specialists in her area. She is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital and NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. She is accepting new patients and has indicated that she accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Desouza to book an appointment.
Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Locations
NYU Langone Pulmonary Associates - Mineola
NYU Langone Medical Associates--North Babylon
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Desouza is affiliated with NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonary disease.
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- Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ See hospitals
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Experience and Background Checks
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Desouza
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Desouza treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Desouza treats other conditions, please contact the office at (516) 663-2834.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Desouza is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.
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Pulmonary Vascular Conditions
Pulmonary vascular specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the flow of blood between the heart and lungs, including pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary embolism.Compare with other Pulmonary Vascular Conditions specialists.
Dr. Desouza is experienced in the area of Pulmonary Vascular Conditions. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.
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Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. Desouza is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about her experience.
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Dr. Desouza's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Advance Directive End of Life Planning
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anaphylactic Food Allergies
- Anaphylaxis
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Anorectal Abscess
- Anxiety
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Balanoposthitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bedsores
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Boil
- Breast Cancer
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy With Robotic Assistance
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chickenpox
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Cold Sore
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Down Syndrome
- Dry Skin
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Earwax Buildup
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Fistula
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Essential Tremor
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Fibromyalgia
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Genital Warts
- Goodpasture's Disease
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hiatal Hernia
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Hives
- Hydrocele
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Hypertension
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Ileus
- Immunization
- Immunization Administration
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Influenza (Flu)
- Inguinal Hernia
- Insomnia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Joint Pain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodule
- Lyme Disease
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Spasm
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Nausea
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteosarcoma
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pericardial Disease
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Pollen Allergy
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polyneuropathy
- Polyuria
- Postnasal Drip
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Prostatitis
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Purpura
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rib Fracture
- Right Heart Catheterization (Swan-Ganz)
- Ringworm
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scurvy
- Secondary Hypertension
- Secondary Malignancies
- Septic Embolism
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis
- Skin Ulcer
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Study
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
- Swine Flu
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Hesitancy
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Ventral Hernia
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
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Dr. Desouza accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
- Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- EmblemHealth
- GHI PPO
- Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- MVP Health Care
- MVP Health Care PPO
- Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom Plan
- UnitedHealthCare
- Oxford Liberty
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
- Critical Care Medicine
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonology
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD?
Call (646) 586-5928 to make an appointment as a new patient, or (516) 663-2834 for existing patients or other inquiries. Click here for more information.
Does Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Desouza has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Desouza's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Desouza frequently treats Sleep Apnea, Pulmonary Vascular Conditions, and Obstructive Lung Disease. See all practice areas where Dr. Desouza specializes.
Where is Dr. Shilpa Desouza, MD's office located?
Dr. Desouza's office is located at 222 Station Plz N Ste 400, Mineola, NY 11501. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.73% Patient Experience Rating, 4% higher than the national average
16 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
19 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)