Dr. Ilaben Patel-Desai M.D.
Family Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC NASHVILLE TN, 37232About
Ilaben Bhagubhai Patel-Desai, MD, MS, is a family practitioner at Medicos Nashville Family Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee and is also affiliated with River Park Hospital and South Texas Health System. She has over 11 years of experience specializing in hormonal therapy. Dr. Patel-Desai was educated at Wayne State University, where she graduated in 2002. To stay up-to-date on developments in her field, she maintains professional memberships in the American Medical Association, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, and the Indian Association of Nashville.
Education and Training
Wayne State University
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Expert Publications
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking at the Clinic -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, Indian Association of Nashville
Articles and Publications
- Published Articles
Hobbies / Sports
- Walking, Writing Poetry
Favorite professional publications
- AAFP Family Medicine Journals
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