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Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD
Pulmonary Disease* Age 55
Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is a Pulmonologist in Shreveport, LA.
Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 55
Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is a Pulmonologist in Shreveport, LA.

About Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD

Dr. Desai graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA. Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is a Pulmonologist in Shreveport, LA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Shortness of Breath, Interstitial Lung Disease, Sarcoidosis, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Emphysema, Bronchitis, Respiratory Failure, Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension), Pulmonary Hypertension and Pleural Effusion among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Interstitial Lung Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Interstitial Lung Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Shortness of Breath
Interstitial Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Emphysema
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Bronchitis
Respiratory Failure
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pleural Effusion
Bronchiectasis
Long COVID Disorder
Chronic Bronchitis
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
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Mild Asthma
Asbestosis
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Sleep Apnea
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management

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  • BestChoice PPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Jul 08, 2021
I would trust Dr Desai with my family's needs. He is very knowledgeable and very caring in my needs.
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Meet Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD

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Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desai's profile.

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Shortness of Breath, Interstitial Lung Disease, Sarcoidosis, Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, Emphysema, Bronchitis, Respiratory Failure, Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension), Pulmonary Hypertension and Pleural Effusion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton North and CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System.

Yes, Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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Hospitals Where Dr. Himanshu Desai, MD Practices

  • Willis Knighton North

    2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA

  • CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA

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