Dr. Ninad Desai MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
451 Clarkson Ave Kings County Hospita Brooklyn NY, 11203About
Dr. Ninad Desai is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Desai specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Desai treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Desai can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Butler University in Indianapolis 1980
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1986
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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