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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
  • Sports Medicine

Locations

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics
1215 21st Avenue South, Suites 3200 and 4200
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Belle Meade
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade
6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205

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.
I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Desai!!!! I would highly recommend him to anyone with hand/wrist/elbow concerns!
March 8, 2024
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I was in and put of the clinic in about 10 minutes (15 tops). Very smooth a d efficient. Fortunately, my problem was a pretty minor one.
March 6, 2024
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He was a good listener and explained options very well.
February 28, 2024
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All great
February 25, 2024
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Provider listened to my issue and explained everything well
February 23, 2024
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Good
February 22, 2024
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Dr. Desai was amazing! He listened to my problem, performed an exam and thoroughly informed me of my diagnosis and treatment plan. He was empathetic, kind and very compassionate. I would recommend him to anyone needing a provider in his specialty!
February 14, 2024
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Love Dr Desai
February 13, 2024
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Good experience with the doctor
February 11, 2024
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