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Dr. Amishi Desai Joins NYCBS in Suolk
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is proud to announce Amishi Desai MD, to its
team. Dr. Desai is board-certied in hematology-oncology, as well as internal medicine.
As such, she covers a full scope of services, while also maintaining a particular interest in
lung cancer. In addition, she has done extensive research in venous thromboembolic
disease and the use of novel oral anticoagulants. Dr. Desai will be working at 72 East Main
Street in Babylon and 1500 Route 112, Building #4 in Port Jeerson Station.
Dr. Desai earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from JK Medical College
and Research Center. She then completed her residency and fellowship at
Winthrop-University Hospital. Here she was awarded a First Prize in a research trial
involving Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and Conventional Anticoagulants in the use of newly
diagnosed venous thromboembolism.
Dr. Desai is uent in Hindi and enjoys practicing Indian classical dance, Bharatanatyam.
She adores spending time with her family and became inspired to pursue a career in
medicine when a relative was stricken with cancer. “At rst it made me angry, frustrated
and sad. It had, however, further piqued my interest in nding a cure for cancer,” said Dr.
Desai. “This led me to medicine, and eventually to pursue oncology.”
Dr. Desai was eager to provide local care which led her to NYCBS to administer treatment.
“I came to NY Cancer because I am inspired to give the best treatment to my community
and do what I love doing—healing,” said Dr. Desai.
About NYCBS
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is committed to our patients. We are dedicated to
providing each patient with a unique path to treatment and unmatched support. We
strive to make quality and compassionate cancer care available from Montauk to
Manhattan. We are proud to be a partner of One Oncology and a proud sponsor of the
New York Cancer Foundation.
NYCBS is proud to have Dr. Desai on its oncology team.
If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Desai, please call 631-675-5059.
For more information, please visit our website at www.NYcancer.com.
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