Ajit M. Desai, Hematologist-Oncologist
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Ajit M. Desai

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

5501 Old York road Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 19141
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About

Ajit M. Desasi, MD, works at Einstein Cancer Center of Philadelphia, PA.  His research interests include breast cancer and other blood cancers that go along with the study of hematology/oncology.  Dr. Desai is also a professor at nearby Thomas Jefferson University, and also served Albert Einstein College of Medicine, one of the many links of the Einstein healthcare network. His research in breast cancer was rewarded by ASCO, or the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Education and Training

Medical College of Baroda

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Hematology

Oncology

Provider Details

Male Hindi 57 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Breast Cancer and Research

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor, Thomas Jefferson University -
  • Gives Lectures at Einstein Cancer Center -

Awards

  • ASCO Breast Cancer Research Award   
  • Best Teacher, Albert Einstein School of Medicine   

Internships

  • Grasslands Hospital

Fellowships

  • Temple University (Hematology, Medical Oncology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Pennsylvania Society of Hematology and Oncology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • The Opportunity he has had in Research has been stimulating, as well as reciprocating positivity back to his patients, increasing their quality of life

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golf, Travel, Tennis

Ajit M. Desai's Practice location

5501 Old York road -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141
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