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Mihir J. Desai MD, MS

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellowship Director - Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, and Medical Director - Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Franklin
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Orthopaedics
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Fractures
  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pediatric Hand Surgery
  • Peripheral Nerve
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Masters of Science - Georgetown University, 2005
  • Doctor of Medicine - Georgetown University, 2009
  • Residency - Emory University, 2013
  • Chief Residency - Emory University, 2014
  • Fellowship - Duke University Health System, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017
  • Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Very personable
June 16, 2026
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I'm so happy that the surgery went very well and I hope feeling better. Dr.Dasai Great job
June 15, 2026
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Dr. Desai was awesome, he took his time unrushed and made me feel comfortable
June 11, 2026
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For hand surgery, there is ONLY Dr. Desai! He doesn't rush, listens, is very gentle, and is a superior physician and surgeon.
June 8, 2026
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Dr Desai was patient, listened, and made recommendations for imaging then immediate cortisone treatment. I only called this morning and was seen within 4 hours
June 8, 2026
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Incredible care given to me today by staff & Dr Destin!
June 8, 2026
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Would 100% recommend to others without reservation
June 7, 2026
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Dr Desai was very courteous, knowledgeable, and discussed treatment options with me. I was included in all discussions.
June 5, 2026
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I was very pleased with Dr Desai's personal and professional manner and his knowledge of my trigger thumb issues. If there were a rating on this survey above Very Good, he deserves it.
June 3, 2026
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