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Amrita Desai, M.D., M.P.H. (she/her)

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  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Hematology Oncology

Clinical focus

  • Stem Cell Transplant

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Amrita Desai is a hematologist/oncologist who treats leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. She specializes in cellular therapy and stem cell transplants, using stem cells from the patient’s own body (autologous) or a donor (allogeneic). 

Dr. Desai’s research focuses on: 

  • Lymphoma that recurs after treatment
  • Treatments to prepare patients for stem cell transplants
  • Therapies to prevent relapse and complications such as graft vs. host disease (GVHD) after stem cell transplants

Dr. Desai enjoys working with and caring for patients during the toughest moments of their lives.  Being part of their journey and offering support and comfort affirms her belief in science, compassion and the resilience of the human spirit.

When she is not working, she loves to garden and spend time with her daughter and husband, cycling and going on hikes.

Clinical Expertise and Special focus: Cellular Therapy and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.B.B.S., 2005, Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, 2014

  • Fellowship

    • Hematology-Oncology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, 2017
    • BMT/Cellular Therapy Fellowship, City of Hope, 2022

Memberships and associations:

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Medical Oncology
  • American Board of Hematology
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (59 Ratings, 23 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. She explained things well, and made sue we understood what was happening.

  2. Clear instructions as to what to expect. Explained process of what to expect in the coming months.

  3. Dr Desai is excellent. I have total confidence in her.

  4. Very professional very helpful

  5. Clearly explained in detail of the procedure.

  6. Dr. Desai is amazing! She's personable, kind, caring, and knows her area of expertise extremely well.

  7. Dr. Desai is a great doctor. Great listener.

  8. I don't make unsolicited recommendations, however, if asked I definitely would recommend Dr Desai

  9. It is always a pleasure working with Dr. Desai and her staff. They have been very helpful in my treatment.

  10. They serve very well

  11. She was excellent. Fully informed and made me comfortable in the conversation.

  12. Spent a lot of time with me. Frequently asked if I had any questions.

  13. Dr Desai was cordial, experienced, listened well.

  14. It was not a telemedicine visit. It was in person. Dr. DeSai is FANTASTIC!!

  15. Clean, courtesy and professional

  16. This was the initial appointment so not much to go by so far but she was very personable and great with communicating upcoming events.

  17. Very informative. Dr spent a lot of time explaining things.8

  18. She was very receptive to our input and seemed very thorough.

  19. Very informative and took the time to answer all questions and concerns

  20. Polite and timely

  21. Great- assuring and confident he could help

  22. Happy because everybody take care me

  23. I received Excellent assistance in all sectors of support from all of your employees!