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Dr. Neel Desai, MD
Cataract Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Neel Desai, MD
4.0 (3 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Neel Desai, MD is a Cataract Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL.
Dr. Neel Desai, MD
4.0 (3 Ratings)

Dr. Neel Desai, MD

Cataract Surgery* Age 49
Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Neel Desai, MD is a Cataract Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL.

About Dr. Neel Desai, MD

Dr. Desai graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency at Storm Eye Institute. Dr. Neel Desai, MD is a Cataract Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL and has 23 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Jory D Williams M D P A and is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Corneal Diseases, Pterygium and Herpetic Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai also speaks Spanish. Dr. Desai is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Tear Duct Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Pterygium
Cornea Surgery
Herpetic Keratitis
Cornea Transplant
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Corneal Ulcer
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Nystagmus
Keratoconus
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Progressive High Myopia
Dry Eyes
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Chorioretinal Scars
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Miosis
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Diplopia
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Tear Duct Disorders
Farsightedness
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Lagophthalmos
Eyelid Disorders
Strabismus
Glaucoma
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Mechanical Strabismus
Ocular Hypertension
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Coreoplasty
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy
Refractive Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • LocalPlus
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    Preferred PPO
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    Curative EPO

Where Dr. Neel Desai, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Jory D Williams M D P A
    501 N Howard Ave Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33606
  2. 2 The Eye Physicians of Pinellas PA
    148 13th St SW, Largo, FL 33770
  3. 3 Office
    11925 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33626
  4. 4 St Petersburg Eye Surgery Center
    6133 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

What Patients Say

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4.0
Based on 3 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 13, 2025
very disappointed after more than 10yrs of care. suddenly lost bedside manner stating " i don't have time to talk to people about what they don't need" although a dr. at HIS practice referred me for consultation about certain issues.
better resolutions — Mar 13, 2025
Nov 25, 2022
He saved my eye sight. I was going to need cornea transplant. But Dr. Desai came up with a new solution. Which worked out better than I could ever hope for. Best eye Dr. In area Extremely talented and knowledgeable.
Angelo — Nov 25, 2022
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Meet Dr. Neel Desai, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Does Dr. Desai offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Desai offer an online patient portal?
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FAQs About Dr. Desai's Practice

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Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Corneal Diseases, Pterygium and Herpetic Keratitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Neel Desai, MD is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Neel Desai, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2004
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Storm Eye Institute
    2007
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Wilmer Eye Institute
    2008
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Neel Desai, MD Practices

  • Morton Plant Hospital

    300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL

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