Meet Dr. Desai

Neel R. Desai, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at The Eye Institute of West Florida, serving patients in the greater Tampa area. Dr. Desai specializes in cataracts, corneal diseases, and LASIK.

Dr. Desai is a top graduate of the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his fellowship in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University.

He is recognized throughout the country and internationally as one of only 100 surgeons able to perform advanced corneal transplants and another complex cataract, corneal and refractive procedures. He holds pending patents to new surgical products and advanced cornea surgical procedures of his own design. Additionally, Dr. Desai has authored many book chapters in his field of study and continues to write articles in peer review journals.

Education

Undergraduate Degree | University of Maryland
Doctor of Medicine | Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Internship | Medical University of South Carolina
Ophthalmology Residency | Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship | Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Memberships and Affiliations

American Board of Ophthalmology
Staff Physician | Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Insurances Accepted

Most insurances accepted. Please visit our insurance page for more information regarding insurance coverage.

Locations

Largo

1225 West Bay Drive
Largo, FL, 33770

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday

8 AM - 5 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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At The Eye Institute of West Florida, we take pride in providing the highest level of care and personalized attention to each of our patients in West Florida. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.

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