Atman Desai, MD

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Biography

Atman Desai, MD, FAANS, FACS, is a Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurosurgical Spine Oncology at Stanford University. Dr. Desai received his medical degree from the University of Cambridge. He completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and completed a further fellowship in Spinal Oncology and Complex Spinal Reconstruction at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of spine and spinal cord tumors. His research interests include the study and development of artificial intelligence and augmented reality in spine surgery, and the use of smartphone and wearable technology to accurately measure spine health.

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Professional Summary

Education & Certifications

Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship (2014) MD
Residency: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Neurosurgery Residency (2013) NH
Internship: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Neurosurgery Residency (2007) NH

Board Certification, American Board of Neurological Surgery (2018)

Medical Education: University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine (2005) England

MA, University of Cambridge (2006)

BA, University of Cambridge (2002)

Honors & Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha, Dartmouth College
Henry Roy Dean Award, University of Cambridge
NREF Post-Residency Clinical Fellowship Award, Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation

Memberships

Continuing Medical Education Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (2014 - Present)
Member, Stanford Cancer Institute (2016 - Present)
Faculty, American Association of Neurological Surgeons Coding and Reimbursement (2015 - Present)

Member, Bio-X (2015 - Present)

Member, Population Health Sciences (2015 - Present)

Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (2006 - Present)

Member, AO Spine North America (2014 - Present)

Administrative Appointments

Chair, Neurosurgery Quality Council, Stanford University (2018 - Present)
Director of Neurosurgical Spine Oncology, Stanford University (2015 - Present)
Physician Improvement Leader, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University (2022 - Present)

Wellbeing Director, Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University (2020 - Present)

Publications

Dissociable aspects of performance on the 5-choice serial reaction time task following lesions of the dorsal anterior cingulate, infralimbic and orbitofrontal cortex in the rat: differential effects on selectivity, impulsivity and compulsivity
Chudasama, Y., Passetti, F., Rhodes, S. E. V., Lopian, D., Desai, A., & Robbins, T. W. (2003). Dissociable aspects of performance on the 5-choice serial reaction time task following lesions of the dorsal anterior cingulate, infralimbic and orbitofrontal cortex in the rat: differential effects on selectivity, impulsivity and compulsivity. BEHAVIOURAL BRAIN RESEARCH, 146(1-2), 105–119.
Can Asperger syndrome be diagnosed at 26 months old? A genetic high-risk single-case study
Baron-Cohen, S., Scott, F., Wheelwright, S., Johnson, M., Bisarya, D., Desai, A., & Ahluwalia, J. (2006). Can Asperger syndrome be diagnosed at 26 months old? A genetic high-risk single-case study. JOURNAL OF CHILD NEUROLOGY, 21(4), 351–356.
Hepatology outpatient service provision in secondary care: a study of liver disease incidence and resource costs
Whalley, S., Puvanachandra, P., Desai, A., & Kennedy, H. (2007). Hepatology outpatient service provision in secondary care: a study of liver disease incidence and resource costs. CLINICAL MEDICINE, 7(2), 119–124.

How long should cerebrospinal fluid cultures be held to detect shunt infections?
Desai, A., Lollis, S. S., Missios, S., Radwan, T., Zuaro, D. E., Schwarzman, J. D., & Duhaime, A.-C. (2009). How long should cerebrospinal fluid cultures be held to detect shunt infections? JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-PEDIATRICS, 4(2), 184–189.

Akathisia after mild traumatic head injury Case report
Desai, A., Nierenberg, D. W., & Duhaime, A.-C. (2010). Akathisia after mild traumatic head injury Case report. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-PEDIATRICS, 5(5), 460–464.

Stereotactic depth electrode investigation of the insula in the evaluation of medically intractable epilepsy
Desai, A., Jobst, B. C., Thadani, V. M., Bujarski, K. A., Gilbert, K., Darcey, T. M., & Roberts, D. W. (2011). Stereotactic depth electrode investigation of the insula in the evaluation of medically intractable epilepsy. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 114(4), 1176–1186.

SPORT: Does Incidental Durotomy Affect Long-term Outcomes in Cases of Spinal Stenosis?
Desai, A., Ball, P. A., Bekelis, K., Lurie, J., Mirza, S. K., Tosteson, T. D., & Weinstein, J. N. (2011). SPORT: Does Incidental Durotomy Affect Long-term Outcomes in Cases of Spinal Stenosis? NEUROSURGERY, 69(1), 38–44.

Surgery for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis in Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial
Desai, A., Ball, P. A., Bekelis, K., Lurie, J., Mirza, S. K., Tosteson, T. D., … Weinstein, J. N. (2012). Surgery for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis in Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial. SPINE, 37(5), 406–13.

Surgical techniques for investigating the role of the insula in epilepsy: a review
Desai, A., Bekelis, K., Darcey, T. M., & Roberts, D. W. (2012). Surgical techniques for investigating the role of the insula in epilepsy: a review. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 32(3).

Frameless robotically targeted stereotactic brain biopsy: feasibility, diagnostic yield, and safety
Bekelis, K., Badwan, T. A., Desai, A., & Roberts, D. W. (2012). Frameless robotically targeted stereotactic brain biopsy: feasibility, diagnostic yield, and safety. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 116(5), 1002–1006.

Magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance angiography fusion technique for intraoperative navigation during microsurgical resection of cerebral arteriovenous malformations
Bekelis, K., Missios, S., Desai, A., Eskey, C., & Erkmen, K. (2012). Magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance angiography fusion technique for intraoperative navigation during microsurgical resection of cerebral arteriovenous malformations. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 32(5).

Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial: Do Outcomes Vary Across Centers for Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation?
Desai, A., Bekelis, K., Ball, P. A., Lurie, J., Mirza, S. K., Tosteson, T. D., … Weinstein, J. N. (2012). Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial: Do Outcomes Vary Across Centers for Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation? NEUROSURGERY, 71(4), 833–842.

Minimally invasive tubular retractor system for adequate exposure during surgical obliteration of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas with the aid of indocyanine green intraoperative angiography.
Desai, A., Bekelis, K., & Erkmen, K. (2012). Minimally invasive tubular retractor system for adequate exposure during surgical obliteration of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas with the aid of indocyanine green intraoperative angiography. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 17(2), 160–163.

Increased population density of neurosurgeons associated with decreased risk of death from motor vehicle accidents in the United States.
Desai, A., Bekelis, K., Zhao, W., & Ball, P. A. (2012). Increased population density of neurosurgeons associated with decreased risk of death from motor vehicle accidents in the United States. Journal of Neurosurgery, 117(3), 599–603.

Computed tomography angiography: improving diagnostic yield and cost effectiveness in the initial evaluation of spontaneous nonsubarachnoid intracerebral hemorrhage
Bekelis, K., Desai, A., Zhao, W., Gibson, D., Gologorsky, D., Eskey, C., & Erkmen, K. (2012). Computed tomography angiography: improving diagnostic yield and cost effectiveness in the initial evaluation of spontaneous nonsubarachnoid intracerebral hemorrhage. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 117(4), 761–766.

Interictal PET and ictal subtraction SPECT: Sensitivity in the detection of seizure foci in patients with medically intractable epilepsy
Desai, A., Bekelis, K., Thadani, V. M., Roberts, D. W., Jobst, B. C., Duhaime, A.-C., … Siegel, A. (2013). Interictal PET and ictal subtraction SPECT: Sensitivity in the detection of seizure foci in patients with medically intractable epilepsy. EPILEPSIA, 54(2), 341–350.

Subdural interhemispheric grid electrodes for intracranial epilepsy monitoring: feasibility, safety, and utility Clinical article
Bekelis, K., Radwan, T. A., Desai, A., Moses, Z. B., Thadani, V. M., Jobst, B. C., … Roberts, D. W. (2012). Subdural interhemispheric grid electrodes for intracranial epilepsy monitoring: feasibility, safety, and utility Clinical article. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 117(6), 1182–1188.

Variation in Outcomes Across Centers After Surgery for Lumbar Stenosis and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis in the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial
Desai, A., Bekelis, K., Ball, P. A., Lurie, J., Mirza, S. K., Tosteson, T. D., … Weinstein, J. N. (2013). Variation in Outcomes Across Centers After Surgery for Lumbar Stenosis and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis in the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial. SPINE, 38(8), 678–691.

Occipitotemporal hippocampal depth electrodes in intracranial epilepsy monitoring: safety and utility
Bekelis, K., Desai, A., Kotlyar, A., Thadani, V., Jobst, B. C., Bujarski, K., … Roberts, D. W. (2013). Occipitotemporal hippocampal depth electrodes in intracranial epilepsy monitoring: safety and utility. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 118(2), 345–352.

Association of a higher density of specialist neuroscience providers with fewer deaths from stroke in the United States population
Desai, A., Bekelis, K., Zhao, W., Ball, P. A., & Erkmen, K. (2013). Association of a higher density of specialist neuroscience providers with fewer deaths from stroke in the United States population. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 118(2), 431–436.

A Risk Factor-based Predictive Model of Outcomes in Carotid Endarterectomy The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 2005-2010
Bekelis, K., Bakhoum, S. F., Desai, A., MacKenzie, T. A., Goodney, P., & Labropoulos, N. (2013). A Risk Factor-based Predictive Model of Outcomes in Carotid Endarterectomy The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 2005-2010. STROKE, 44(4), 1085-?

Outcome prediction in intracranial tumor surgery: the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 2005-2010
Bekelis, K., Bakhoum, S. F., Desai, A., MacKenzie, T. A., & Roberts, D. W. (2013). Outcome prediction in intracranial tumor surgery: the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program 2005-2010. JOURNAL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY, 113(1), 57–64.

Predicting inpatient complications from cerebral aneurysm clipping: the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2005-2009
Bekelis, K., Missios, S., MacKenzie, T. A., Desai, A., Fischer, A., Labropoulos, N., & Roberts, D. W. (2014). Predicting inpatient complications from cerebral aneurysm clipping: the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2005-2009. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 120(3), 591–98.

A predictive model of complications after spine surgery: the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) 2005-2010
Bekelis, K., Desai, A., Bakhoum, S. F., & Missios, S. (2014). A predictive model of complications after spine surgery: the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) 2005-2010. SPINE JOURNAL, 14(7), 1247–55.

Utility of Provocative Discography
Gokaslan, Z. L., & Desai, A. (2014). Utility of Provocative Discography. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 82(5), 638–639.

Incidence of Sacral Fractures and In-Hospital Postoperative Complications in the United States An Analysis of 2002-2011 Data
Bydon, M., De la Garza-Ramos, R., Macki, M., Desai, A., Gokaslan, A. K., & Bydon, A. (2014). Incidence of Sacral Fractures and In-Hospital Postoperative Complications in the United States An Analysis of 2002-2011 Data. SPINE, 39(18), E1103–E1109.

Outpatient follow-up of nonoperative cerebral contusion and traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: does repeat head CT alter clinical decision-making?
Rubino, S., Zaman, R. A., Sturge, C. R., Fried, J. G., Desai, A., Simmons, N. E., & Lollis, S. S. (2014). Outpatient follow-up of nonoperative cerebral contusion and traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: does repeat head CT alter clinical decision-making? JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 121(4), 944–949.

SPORT: Does Incidental Durotomy Affect Longterm Outcomes in Cases of Spinal Stenosis?
Desai, A., Ball, P. A., Bekelis, K., Lurie, J., Mirza, S. K., Tosteson, T. D., & Weinstein, J. N. (2015). SPORT: Does Incidental Durotomy Affect Longterm Outcomes in Cases of Spinal Stenosis? Neurosurgery, 76, S57–63.

Indications for treatment of recurrent carotid stenosis
Bekelis, K., Moses, Z., Missios, S., Desai, A., & Labropoulos, N. (2013). Indications for treatment of recurrent carotid stenosis. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY, 100(4), 440–447.

Epidural spinal involvement of Erdheim-Chester disease causing myelopathy
Hwang, B. Y., Liu, A., Kern, J., Goodwin, C. R., Wolinsky, J. P., & Desai, A. (2015). Epidural spinal involvement of Erdheim-Chester disease causing myelopathy. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, 22(9), 1532–36.

Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Disease A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of the MarketScan Database
Cole, T., Veeravagu, A., Zhang, M., Azad, T. D., Desai, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2015). Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Multilevel Degenerative Cervical Disease A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of the MarketScan Database. SPINE, 40(13), 1033–38.

Cervical Fusion for Absent Pedicle Syndrome Manifesting with Myelopathy
Goodwin, C. R., Desai, A., Khattab, M. H., Elder, B. D., Bydon, A., & Wolinsky, J.-P. (2016). Cervical Fusion for Absent Pedicle Syndrome Manifesting with Myelopathy. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 86.

Surgical Management of Sacral Chordomas: Illustrative Cases and Current Management Paradigms.
Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., & Desai, A. (2015). Surgical Management of Sacral Chordomas: Illustrative Cases and Current Management Paradigms. Cure¯Us, 7(8).

Outcomes after incidental durotomy during first-time lumbar discectomy
Desai, A., Ball, P. A., Bekelis, K., Lurie, J. D., Mirza, S. K., Tosteson, T. D., & Weinstein, J. N. (2011). Outcomes after incidental durotomy during first-time lumbar discectomy. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY-SPINE, 14(5), 647–653.

Utility of Routine Outpatient Cervical Spine Imaging Following Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion.
Desai, A., Pendharkar, A. V., Swienckowski, J. G., Ball, P. A., Lollis, S., & Simmons, N. E. (2015). Utility of Routine Outpatient Cervical Spine Imaging Following Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion. Cure¯Us, 7(11).

Surgical outcomes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: an analysis of a national, administrative, longitudinal database.
Veeravagu, A., Connolly, I. D., Lamsam, L., Li, A., Swinney, C., Azad, T. D., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Surgical outcomes of cervical spondylotic myelopathy: an analysis of a national, administrative, longitudinal database. Neurosurgical Focus, 40(6), E11-?

Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database.
Li, A. Y., Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Bhatti, I., Li, A., Cole, T., … Ratliff, J. K. (2016). Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database. Clinical Spine Surgery, -?

Predicting complication risk in spine surgery: a prospective analysis of a novel risk assessment tool.
Veeravagu, A., Li, A., Swinney, C., Tian, L., Moraff, A., Azad, T. D., … Ratliff, J. K. (2017). Predicting complication risk in spine surgery: a prospective analysis of a novel risk assessment tool. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–11.

The effect of socioeconomic status on gross total resection, radiation therapy and overall survival in patients with gliomas.
Deb, S., Pendharkar, A. V., Schoen, M. K., Altekruse, S., Ratliff, J., & Desai, A. (2017). The effect of socioeconomic status on gross total resection, radiation therapy and overall survival in patients with gliomas. Journal of Neuro-Oncology.

Cervical Osteochondroma Causing Myelopathy in Adults: Management Considerations and Literature Review
Veeravagu, A., Li, A., Shuer, L. M., & Desai, A. M. (2017). Cervical Osteochondroma Causing Myelopathy in Adults: Management Considerations and Literature Review. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 97.

Outpatient vs Inpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Population-Level Analysis of Outcomes and Cost.
Purger, D. A., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Yang, L., Desai, M., … Desai, A. (2017). Outpatient vs Inpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Population-Level Analysis of Outcomes and Cost. Neurosurgery.

Preoperative depression, lumbar fusion, and opioid use: an assessment of postoperative prescription, quality, and economic outcomes.
O'Connell, C., Azad, T. D., Mittal, V., Vail, D., Johnson, E., Desai, A., … Veeravagu, A. (2018). Preoperative depression, lumbar fusion, and opioid use: an assessment of postoperative prescription, quality, and economic outcomes. Neurosurgical Focus, 44(1), E5.

Spine Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Outcomes and Predictors of Local Recurrence
Kumar, K. A., Fujimoto, D. K., White, E. C., Ho, C. K., Azoulay, M., Gibbs, I. C., … Choi, C. Y. H. (2017). Spine Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Outcomes and Predictors of Local Recurrence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Outpatient spine surgery: defining the outcomes, value, and barriers to implementation.
Pendharkar, A. V., Shahin, M. N., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Purger, D. A., Veeravagu, A., … Desai, A. M. (2018). Outpatient spine surgery: defining the outcomes, value, and barriers to implementation. Neurosurgical Focus, 44(5), E11.

Propensity-matched comparison of outcomes and cost after macroscopic and microscopic lumbar discectomy using a national longitudinal database.
Pendharkar, A. V., Rezaii, P. G., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Purger, D. A., Veeravagu, A., … Desai, A. M. (2018). Propensity-matched comparison of outcomes and cost after macroscopic and microscopic lumbar discectomy using a national longitudinal database. Neurosurgical Focus, 44(5), E12.

Efficacy and safety of corpus callosotomy after vagal nerve stimulation in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy
Hong, J., Desai, A., Thadani, V. M., & Roberts, D. W. (2018). Efficacy and safety of corpus callosotomy after vagal nerve stimulation in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 128(1), 277–86.

Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database
Li, A. Y., Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Bhatti, I., Li, A., Cole, T., … Ratliff, J. K. (2017). Impact of Inpatient Venous Thromboembolism Continues After Discharge: Retrospective Propensity Scored Analysis in a Longitudinal Database. CLINICAL SPINE SURGERY, 30(10), E1392–E1398.

Trans-Oral Endoscopic Resection of High Cervical Osteophytes with Long-term Symptom Resolution: Case Series, Imaging, and Literature Review.
Jabarkheel, R., Chen, Y.-R., Xu, L., Yan, C. H., Patel, Z. M., & Desai, A. M. (2018). Trans-Oral Endoscopic Resection of High Cervical Osteophytes with Long-term Symptom Resolution: Case Series, Imaging, and Literature Review. World Neurosurgery.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Benign Neurogenic Spinal Tumors
Chin, A. L., Fujimoto, D. K., Tse, V., Chang, S. D., Adler, J. R., Gibbs, I. C., … Soltys, S. G. (2017). Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Benign Neurogenic Spinal Tumors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY BIOLOGY PHYSICS. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.

Anterior Techniques in Managing Cervical Disc Disease.
Kim, L. H., D'Souza, M., Ho, A. L., Pendharkar, A. V., Sussman, E. S., Rezaii, P., & Desai, A. (2018). Anterior Techniques in Managing Cervical Disc Disease. Cureus, 10(8), e3146.

Patient Satisfaction and Press Ganey Scores for Spine Versus Nonspine Neurosurgery Clinics.
Chen, Y.-R., Johnson, E., Montalvo, C., Stratford, S., Veeravagu, A., Tharin, S., … Park, J. (2019). Patient Satisfaction and Press Ganey Scores for Spine Versus Nonspine Neurosurgery Clinics. Clinical Spine Surgery.

Socioeconomic Predictors of Pituitary Surgery.
Deb, S., Vyas, D. B., Pendharkar, A. V., Rezaii, P. G., Schoen, M. K., Desai, K., … Desai, A. (2019). Socioeconomic Predictors of Pituitary Surgery. Cureus, 11(1), e3957.

Socioeconomic Predictors of Surgical Resection and Survival for Patients With Osseous Spinal Neoplasms
Deb, S., Brewster, R., Pendharkar, A. V., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J., & Desai, A. (2019). Socioeconomic Predictors of Surgical Resection and Survival for Patients With Osseous Spinal Neoplasms. CLINICAL SPINE SURGERY, 32(3), 125–31.

Transoral Endoscopic Resection of High Cervical Osteophytes with Long- Term Symptom Resolution: Case Series, Imaging, and Literature Review
Jabarkheel, R., Chen, Y.-R., Xu, L., Yan, C. H., Patel, Z. M., & Desai, A. M. (2018). Transoral Endoscopic Resection of High Cervical Osteophytes with Long- Term Symptom Resolution: Case Series, Imaging, and Literature Review. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 120, 240–43.

Analysis of Outcomes and Cost of Inpatient and Ambulatory Anterior Cervical Disk Replacement Using a State-level Database.
Purger, D. A., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Desai, A. M. (2019). Analysis of Outcomes and Cost of Inpatient and Ambulatory Anterior Cervical Disk Replacement Using a State-level Database. Clinical Spine Surgery.

Propensity-matched comparison of outcomes and cost after macroscopic and microscopic lumbar discectomy using a national longitudinal database
Pendharkar, A. V., Rezaii, P. G., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Purger, D. A., Veeravagu, A., … Desai, A. M. (2018). Propensity-matched comparison of outcomes and cost after macroscopic and microscopic lumbar discectomy using a national longitudinal database. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 44(5).

Outpatient spine surgery: defining the outcomes, value, and barriers to implementation
Pendharkar, A. V., Shahin, M. N., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Purger, D. A., Veeravagu, A., … Desai, A. M. (2018). Outpatient spine surgery: defining the outcomes, value, and barriers to implementation. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 44(5).

Outpatient vs Inpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Population-Level Analysis of Outcomes and Cost
Purger, D. A., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Yang, L., Desai, M., … Desai, A. (2018). Outpatient vs Inpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Population-Level Analysis of Outcomes and Cost. NEUROSURGERY, 82(4), 454–63.

Anterior Techniques in Managing Cervical Disc Disease
Kim, L. H., D'Souza, M., Ho, A. L., Pendharkar, A. V., Sussman, E. S., Rezaii, P., & Desai, A. (2018). Anterior Techniques in Managing Cervical Disc Disease. CUREUS, 10(8).

Surgical Management of Sacral Chordomas: Illustrative Cases and Current Management Paradigms
Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., & Desai, A. (2015). Surgical Management of Sacral Chordomas: Illustrative Cases and Current Management Paradigms. CUREUS, 7(8).

Clinical efficacy of frameless stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of spinal metastases from thyroid carcinoma.
Hariri, O., Takayanagi, A., Lischalk, J., Desai, K., Florence, T. J., Yazdian, P., … Desai, A. (2019). Clinical efficacy of frameless stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of spinal metastases from thyroid carcinoma. Spine.

Objective measures of functional impairment for degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine: a systematic review of the literature
Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Staartjes, V. E., Maldaner, N., Veeravagu, A., Desai, A., … Park, J. (2019). Objective measures of functional impairment for degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine: a systematic review of the literature. SPINE JOURNAL, 19(7), 1276–93.

Reliability of the 6-minute walking test smartphone application.
Stienen, M. N., Gautschi, O. P., Staartjes, V. E., Maldaner, N., Sosnova, M., Ho, A. L., … Ratliff, J. K. (2019). Reliability of the 6-minute walking test smartphone application. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–8.

Trends in Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the United States: A MarketScan Study From 2007 to 2014.
Varshneya, K., Medress, Z. A., Jensen, M., Azad, T. D., Rodrigues, A., Stienen, M. N., … Veeravagu, A. (2019). Trends in Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion in the United States: A MarketScan Study From 2007 to 2014. Clinical Spine Surgery.

Propensity-matched Comparison of Outcomes and Costs After Macroscopic and Microscopic Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Using a National Longitudinal Database.
Ho, A. L., Rezaii, P. G., Pendharkar, A. V., Sussman, E. S., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Desai, A. M. (2019). Propensity-matched Comparison of Outcomes and Costs After Macroscopic and Microscopic Anterior Cervical Corpectomy Using a National Longitudinal Database. Spine, 44(21), E1281–E1288.

Conventional Versus Stereotactic Image-guided Pedicle Screw Placement During Posterior Lumbar Fusions: A Retrospective Propensity Score-matched Study of a National Longitudinal Database.
Pendharkar, A. V., Rezaii, P. G., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Desai, A. M. (2019). Conventional Versus Stereotactic Image-guided Pedicle Screw Placement During Posterior Lumbar Fusions: A Retrospective Propensity Score-matched Study of a National Longitudinal Database. Spine, 44(21), E1272–E1280.

Outcomes After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Stand-Alone Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis
Gendreau, J. L., Kim, L. H., Prins, P. N., D'Souza, M., Rezaii, P., Pendharkar, A., … Desai, A. M. (2019). Outcomes After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Stand-Alone Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis. GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL.

Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy and Risk of Wound-Related Complications Among Patients With Spinal Metastatic Disease
Azad, T. D., Varshneya, K., Herrick, D. B., Pendharkar, A., Ho, A. L., Stienen, M., … Desai, A. (2019). Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy and Risk of Wound-Related Complications Among Patients With Spinal Metastatic Disease. GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL.

Outcomes and costs following Ommaya placement with thrombocytopenia among US cancer patients.
Zhang, M., Zhang, Y., Zheng, E., Gephart, M. H., Veeravagu, A., Desai, A., … Li, G. (2019). Outcomes and costs following Ommaya placement with thrombocytopenia among US cancer patients. World Neurosurgery.

Improving the Patient-Physician Relationship in the Digital Era - Transformation From Subjective Questionnaires Into Objective Real-Time and Patient-Specific Data Reporting Tools.
Maldaner, N., Desai, A., Gautschi, O. P., Regli, L., Ratliff, J. K., Park, J., & Stienen, M. N. (2019). Improving the Patient-Physician Relationship in the Digital Era - Transformation From Subjective Questionnaires Into Objective Real-Time and Patient-Specific Data Reporting Tools. Neurospine, 16(4), 712–14.

Digital transformation in spine research and outcome assessment.
Maldaner, N., Tomkins-Lane, C., Desai, A., Zygourakis, C. C., Weyerbrock, A., Gautschi, O. P., & Stienen, M. N. (2020). Digital transformation in spine research and outcome assessment. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society, 20(2), 310–11.

Functional Mapping for Glioma Surgery: A Propensity-matched Analysis of Outcomes and Cost.
Pendharkar, A. V., Rezaii, P. G., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Li, G., & Desai, A. M. (2020). Functional Mapping for Glioma Surgery: A Propensity-matched Analysis of Outcomes and Cost. World Neurosurgery.

Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery in Patients With Movement Disorders: A Propensity-matched Analysis of Outcomes and Cost.
Varshneya, K., Azad, T. D., Pendharkar, A. V., Desai, A., Cheng, I., Karikari, I., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery in Patients With Movement Disorders: A Propensity-matched Analysis of Outcomes and Cost. Spine, 45(5), E288–E295.

Postoperative Complication Burden, Revision Risk, and Health Care Use in Obese Patients Undergoing Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery
Varshneya, K., Pangal, D. J., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Fatemi, P., Medress, Z. A., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). Postoperative Complication Burden, Revision Risk, and Health Care Use in Obese Patients Undergoing Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery. GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL.

Objective activity tracking in spine surgery: a prospective feasibility study with a low-cost consumer grade wearable accelerometer.
Stienen, M. N., Rezaii, P. G., Ho, A. L., Veeravagu, A., Zygourakis, C. C., Tomkins-Lane, C., … Desai, A. M. (2020). Objective activity tracking in spine surgery: a prospective feasibility study with a low-cost consumer grade wearable accelerometer. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 4939.

A Comparative Analysis of Patients Undergoing Fusion for Adult Cervical Deformity by Approach Type
Varshneya, K., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., Nathan, J., Ho, A., Pendharkar, A. V., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). A Comparative Analysis of Patients Undergoing Fusion for Adult Cervical Deformity by Approach Type. GLOBAL SPINE JOURNAL.

Conventional Versus Stereotactic Image Guided Pedicle Screw Placement During Spinal Deformity Correction: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of a National Longitudinal Database.
Rezaii, P. G., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Veeravagu, A., Ratliff, J. K., & Desai, A. M. (2020). Conventional Versus Stereotactic Image Guided Pedicle Screw Placement During Spinal Deformity Correction: A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study of a National Longitudinal Database. The International Journal of Neuroscience, 1–13.

A Predictive-Modeling Based Screening Tool for Prolonged Opioid Use after Surgical Management of Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain.
Zhang, Y., Fatemi, P., Medress, Z., Azad, T. D., Veeravagu, A., Desai, A., & Ratliff, J. K. (2020). A Predictive-Modeling Based Screening Tool for Prolonged Opioid Use after Surgical Management of Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.

Normative data of a smartphone app-based 6-minute walking test, test-retest reliability, and content validity with patient-reported outcome measures.
Tosic, L., Goldberger, E., Maldaner, N., Sosnova, M., Zeitlberger, A. M., Staartjes, V. E., … Stienen, M. N. (2020). Normative data of a smartphone app-based 6-minute walking test, test-retest reliability, and content validity with patient-reported outcome measures. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–10.

Cervical osteochondroma: surgical planning.
Fowler, J., Takayanagi, A., Siddiqi, I., Ghanchi, H., Siddiqi, J., Veeravagu, A., … Hariri, O. R. (2020). Cervical osteochondroma: surgical planning. Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 6(1), 44.

Association between Physician Industry Payments and Cost of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Medicare Beneficiaries.
Liu, C., Ahmed, K., Chen, C. L., Dudley, R. A., Gonzales, R., Orrico, K., … Zygourakis, C. C. (2020). Association between Physician Industry Payments and Cost of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Medicare Beneficiaries. World Neurosurgery.

Opioid Use in Adults with Low Back or Lower Extremity Pain who Undergo Spine Surgical Treatment within One Year of Diagnosis.
Fatemi, P., Zhang, Y., Ho, A., Lama, R., Jin, M., Veeravagu, A., … Ratliff, J. K. (2020). Opioid Use in Adults with Low Back or Lower Extremity Pain who Undergo Spine Surgical Treatment within One Year of Diagnosis. Spine.

The Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Age at Diagnosis and Overall Survival in Patients with Intracranial Meningioma.
Brewster, R., Deb, S., Pendharkar, A. V., Ratliff, J., Li, G., & Desai, A. (2020). The Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Age at Diagnosis and Overall Survival in Patients with Intracranial Meningioma. The International Journal of Neuroscience, 1–12.

A Comparative Analysis of Patients Undergoing Fusion for Adult Cervical Deformity by Approach Type.
Varshneya, K., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., Nathan, J., Ho, A., Pendharkar, A. V., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). A Comparative Analysis of Patients Undergoing Fusion for Adult Cervical Deformity by Approach Type. Global Spine Journal, 2192568220915717.

Postoperative Complication Burden, Revision Risk, and Health Care Use in Obese Patients Undergoing Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery.
Varshneya, K., Pangal, D. J., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Fatemi, P., Medress, Z. A., … Veeravagu, A. (2020). Postoperative Complication Burden, Revision Risk, and Health Care Use in Obese Patients Undergoing Primary Adult Thoracolumbar Deformity Surgery. Global Spine Journal, 2192568220904341.

Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy and Risk of Wound-Related Complications Among Patients With Spinal Metastatic Disease.
Azad, T. D., Varshneya, K., Herrick, D. B., Pendharkar, A. V., Ho, A. L., Stienen, M., … Desai, A. (2019). Timing of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy and Risk of Wound-Related Complications Among Patients With Spinal Metastatic Disease. Global Spine Journal, 2192568219889363.

Outcomes After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Stand-Alone Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis.
Gendreau, J. L., Kim, L. H., Prins, P. N., D'Souza, M., Rezaii, P., Pendharkar, A. V., … Desai, A. M. (2019). Outcomes After Cervical Disc Arthroplasty Versus Stand-Alone Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Meta-Analysis. Global Spine Journal, 2192568219888448.

Predictive Modeling of Long-Term Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use after Intradural Tumor Resection.
Jin, M. C., Ho, A. L., Feng, A. Y., Zhang, Y., Staartjes, V. E., Stienen, M. N., … Desai, A. M. (2020). Predictive Modeling of Long-Term Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use after Intradural Tumor Resection. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.

Adverse Events and Bundled Costs after Cranial Neurosurgical Procedures: Validation of the LACE Index Across 40,431 Admissions and Development of the LACE-Cranial Index.
Jin, M. C., Wu, A., Medress, Z. A., Parker, J. J., Desai, A., Veeravagu, A., … Ratliff, J. K. (2020). Adverse Events and Bundled Costs after Cranial Neurosurgical Procedures: Validation of the LACE Index Across 40,431 Admissions and Development of the LACE-Cranial Index. World Neurosurgery.

Metastatic Paraganglioma of the Spine With SDHB Mutation: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Jabarkheel, R., Pendharkar, A. V., Lavezo, J. L., Annes, J., Desai, K., Vogel, H., & Desai, A. M. (2021). Metastatic Paraganglioma of the Spine With SDHB Mutation: Case Report and Review of the Literature. International Journal of Spine Surgery, 14(s4), S37–S45.

Defining and Describing Treatment Heterogeneity in New-Onset Idiopathic Lower Back and Extremity Pain Through Reconstruction of Longitudinal Care Sequences.
Jin, M. C., Azad, T. D., Fatemi, P., Ho, A. L., Vail, D., Zhang, Y., … Ratliff, J. K. (2021). Defining and Describing Treatment Heterogeneity in New-Onset Idiopathic Lower Back and Extremity Pain Through Reconstruction of Longitudinal Care Sequences. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.

Single vs Multistage Surgical Management of Single and Two-Level Lumbar Degenerative Disease.
Varshneya, K., Wadhwa, H., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Medress, Z. A., Herrick, D. B., … Veeravagu, A. (2021). Single vs Multistage Surgical Management of Single and Two-Level Lumbar Degenerative Disease. World Neurosurgery.

External validation of a predictive model of adverse events following spine surgery.
Fatemi, P., Zhang, Y., Han, S. S., Purington, N., Zygourakis, C. C., Veeravagu, A., … Ratliff, J. K. (2021). External validation of a predictive model of adverse events following spine surgery. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.

Surgical Outcomes of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive Patients Undergoing Lumbar Degenerative Surgery.
Varshneya, K., Wadhwa, H., Ho, A. L., Medress, Z. A., Stienen, M. N., Desai, A., … Veeravagu, A. (2021). Surgical Outcomes of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive Patients Undergoing Lumbar Degenerative Surgery. Clinical Spine Surgery.

Obesity in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Degenerative Surgery-A Retrospective Cohort Study of Postoperative Outcomes.
Varshneya, K., Wadhwa, H., Stienen, M. N., Ho, A. L., Medress, Z. A., Aikin, J., … Veeravagu, A. (2021). Obesity in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Degenerative Surgery-A Retrospective Cohort Study of Postoperative Outcomes. Spine, 46(17), 1191–1196.

Advanced Age Does Not Impact Outcomes After 1-level or 2-level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion.
Wadhwa, H., Oquendo, Y. A., Tigchelaar, S. S., Warren, S. I., Koltsov, J. C., Desai, A., … Cheng, I. (2021). Advanced Age Does Not Impact Outcomes After 1-level or 2-level Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clinical Spine Surgery.

Prediction of Discharge Status and Readmissions after Resection of Intradural Spinal Tumors.
Jin, M. C., Ho, A. L., Feng, A. Y., Medress, Z. A., Pendharkar, A. V., Rezaii, P., … Desai, A. M. (2022). Prediction of Discharge Status and Readmissions after Resection of Intradural Spinal Tumors. Neurospine, 19(1), 133–145.

Health Care Resource Utilization in Management of Opioid-Naive Patients With Newly Diagnosed Neck Pain.
Jin, M. C., Jensen, M., Zhou, Z., Rodrigues, A., Ren, A., Barros Guinle, M. I., … Ratliff, J. K. (2022). Health Care Resource Utilization in Management of Opioid-Naive Patients With Newly Diagnosed Neck Pain. JAMA Network Open, 5(7), e2222062.

Augmented reality neuronavigation for en bloc resection of spinal column lesions.
Tigchelaar, S. S., Medress, Z. A., Quon, J., Dang, P., Barbery, D., Bobrow, A., … Desai, A. (2022). Augmented reality neuronavigation for en bloc resection of spinal column lesions. World Neurosurgery.

Utilization Trends, Cost, and Payments for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery in Commercial and Medicare-Insured Populations.
Wadhwa, H., Leung, C., Sklar, M., Ames, C. P., Veeravagu, A., Desai, A., … Zygourakis, C. C. (2022). Utilization Trends, Cost, and Payments for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery in Commercial and Medicare-Insured Populations. Neurosurgery.

Augmented Reality-Assisted Resection of a Large Presacral Ganglioneuroma: 2-Dimensional Operative Video.
Medress, Z. A., Bobrow, A., Tigchelaar, S. S., Henderson, T., Parker, J. J., & Desai, A. (2022). Augmented Reality-Assisted Resection of a Large Presacral Ganglioneuroma: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative Neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.).

Extreme Far-Lateral Approach for Recurrent Chordoma: 3-Dimensional Operative Video.
Vigo, V., Asmaro, K. P., Nunez, M. A., Bobrow, A., Dodd, R. L., Desai, A., & Fernandez-Miranda, J. C. (2023). Extreme Far-Lateral Approach for Recurrent Chordoma: 3-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative Neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.).

Identification of Factors Associated With 30-Day Readmissions After Posterior Lumbar Fusion Using Machine Learning and Traditional Models: A National Longitudinal Database Study.
Rezaii, P. G., Herrick, D., Ratliff, J. K., Rusu, M., Scheinker, D., & Desai, A. M. (2023). Identification of Factors Associated With 30-Day Readmissions After Posterior Lumbar Fusion Using Machine Learning and Traditional Models: A National Longitudinal Database Study. Spine.

Treatment of intramedullary spinal cord tumors: a modified Delphi technique of the North American Spine Society Section of Spine Oncology.
Hersh, A. M., Pennington, Z., Lubelski, D., Elsamadicy, A. A., Dea, N., Desai, A., … Sciubba, D. M. (2023). Treatment of intramedullary spinal cord tumors: a modified Delphi technique of the North American Spine Society Section of Spine Oncology. Journal of Neurosurgery. Spine, 1–10.

Standardizing Physical Activity Monitoring in Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Disorders.
Maldaner, N., Tang, M., Fatemi, P., Leung, C., Desai, A., Tomkins-Lane, C., & Zygourakis, C. (2023). Standardizing Physical Activity Monitoring in Patients With Degenerative Lumbar Disorders. Neurosurgery.

Getting What You Pay For: Impact of Copayments on Physical Therapy and Opioid Initiation, Timing, and Continuation for Newly Diagnosed Low Back Pain.
Jin, M. C., Jensen, M., Barros Guinle, M. I., Ren, A., Zhou, Z., Zygourakis, C. C., … Ratliff, J. K. (2024). Getting What You Pay For: Impact of Copayments on Physical Therapy and Opioid Initiation, Timing, and Continuation for Newly Diagnosed Low Back Pain. The Spine Journal : Official Journal of the North American Spine Society.

Standardizing Continuous Physical Activity Monitoring in Patients with Cervical Spondylosis.
Maldaner, N., Gonzalez-Suarez, A. D., Tang, M., Fatemi, P., Leung, C., Desai, A., … Zygourakis, C. (2024). Standardizing Continuous Physical Activity Monitoring in Patients with Cervical Spondylosis. Spine.

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Pinched Nerve
Radiosurgery
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Scoliosis And Kyphosis Deformity Correction
Spinal Fracture
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Surgery
Spine Trauma
Spondyloarthritis and Spondylolisthesis
Surgery for Sarcoma

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Palo Alto, CA

Neurosurgery Program

213 Quarry Road

Palo Alto , CA 94304

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Patient Reviews

(290 reviews)

Excellent surgeon I am so pleased with his work!

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai was very attentive to my concerns and addressed the alternatives to my current medical plans.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you for seeing me.

Feb 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Very considerate.

Jan 2024

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Verified SHC Patient

Very nice and professional explained everything very well to me.

Dec 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Staff very cordial along with Doctor.

Dec 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Personable, professional

Nov 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I am very comfortable with him. He seems kind, calm. He does not seem rushed which is very important because this is a very serious and long surgery. He has a wonderful demeanor, not to mention reputation.

Nov 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He is the great Dr canâ€™t be better

Nov 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

There is no finer doctor than Dr. Desai.

Nov 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Nurse was so nice and every staffs, also I really thank to Dr. Levin!

Oct 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

As a Stanford patient, I've known Dr. Desai for over 3 years. He always takes the time to listen, and provides detailed and thorough explanations so that I can understand what is occuring or needs to take place in order to have the best possible quality of life. Each and every time I have met with Dr. Desai and/or his team I feel I am with one of the best teams possible. I highly recommend Dr. Atman Desai and Stanford to my family, friends and acquaintances!!!

Sep 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai had an excellent understanding of what my issues were and how best to address them. Very likable and professional.

Sep 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Love him and trust his training.

Sep 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

WONDERFUL

Sep 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He has been excellent in explaining everything and I really like MyHealth app it has all the information I would need if any questions I totally

Sep 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Very friendly

Sep 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He is a considerate, knowledgeable, and friendly doctor that takes all the time I needed with him to hear his evaluation plus let me ask questions. He gave me a game plan with good to bad senerios. I appreciate that and had a say in my treatment.

Aug 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai and nurse were both wonderful

Aug 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He has been very thorough and explaining the procedure that needs to be done on my fine and I agree

Aug 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He is an outstanding surgeon!! Pleasant and kind! Exceptionally caring!

Jul 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

My wife and I were very impressed by his knowledge and demeanor. He was very reassuring.

Jul 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I appreciate very much that Dr. Atman Desai told the steps of the surgery

Jul 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Thanks for taking the time Dr. Desai!

Jul 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He answered my questions, actually looked at my MRI and explained thoroughly if I do surgery what would happen

Jul 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Heâ€™s done surgery on me in the past (several years ago) and heâ€™s the only neurosurgeon I wanted to see. I trust him; he communicates well and really cares and wants whatâ€™s best for his patients.

Jul 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He was great. Very thorough in his explanations. Iâ€™m feeling so much better about a frightening procedure after meeting him.

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent communication and caring. He answered all my questions clearly and patiently.

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Besides being very professional he is also very personable. I appreciated his detailed explanation of what is going on with my spine and that he was able to share his screen of my MRI. That was very helpful.

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent doctor , kind

Jun 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Personable and very thorough

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I think Dr. Desai is very impressive. What I mean by that is he seems so humble. His demeanor makes me feel very comfortable. He speaks and explains things in a way I have no problem understanding. I feel very confident with his evaluation, diagnosis and decisions. I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor.

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Great Doctor

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I love Dr. Desai. He is compassionate, caring, kind, and the greatest surgeon in the world

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor is a great and helpful doctor I really appreciate everything he does I think he has my best interest at heart and I do think that he is a very kind and professional doctor.

May 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I felt Dr. Desai took his time with me and explained my options and what he recommended for treatment starting with the most conservative approach. He was professional but also friendly and approachable.

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Heâ€™s excellent and has my best interest in mind. Spends whatever time with me that I need. I never feel rushed. I really trust him, Great guy.

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

I am so grateful to Dr Desai for giving me back my quality of life. I was in such a bad way before he did my surgeries, but feel so much better now. Itâ€™s all thanks to Dr Desai and his team. Thank you so much!!

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

You were so easy and nice to talk too. I appreciated you information. It put me at ease and sure if my next steps. Thank you so much.

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai was very clear about the direction we should go for the care of my back...

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

You are a very awesome doctor and I thank you for the hard work you did on my back. I would recommend you to anyone who has back problems

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very professional and caring. Answered all my questions. His level of expertise in the subject was superb.

Apr 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Fantastic

Mar 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Most excellent bedside manners, listened well and was very friendly and helpful.

Mar 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Really good

Mar 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Very thorough, and informative

Feb 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Amazing Care!

Feb 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

OMG! Dr. Desai is totally amazing!

Feb 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Very attentive and helpful

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is a wonderful doctor and Iâ€™m so thankful to have him as a doctor. He understands me well and explains things in a way I can understand. He truly cares for his patients. He shows compassion for his patients feelings. He is great at what he does and couldnâ€™t be happier to have him as my neurosurgeon.

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is a phenomenal doctor. I have and would give him my highest recommendation possible. Dr. Desai is highly knowledgeable, a great listener, and has always treated me with a great deal of respect. "Thank you" - in advance.

Jan 2023

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Verified SHC Patient

Great Doctor and team! Thank you!

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I always received the excellent services from the Stanford doctors and physician assistants. They always provide us

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Everybody was very polite very helpful and they seem to really love their job. That means a lot p

Dec 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you Doctor for listening to my back problem(s).

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I was completely satisfied to hear what he had to say. He gave me the time and made me feel heard. I appreciate your kindness. Thank you Dr. Atman Desai.

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I highly recommend Dr. Desai for back surgery.

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He was clear in all explanations, I felt he spoke about what was best for me. He seemed genuinely interested.

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He is a patient, caring, down-to-earth compassionate doctor.

Nov 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Doctor decide is a wonderful man a caring man And I believe he cares about the wishes and the health and well being of his patient and wants to do the best he can to make their lives as good as possible for their future

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you for your time. I appreciate your advice.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He listened and answered all my questions. Explained everything so I could understand.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very kind, caring g Dr. You can even feel that thru thevphone

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent & friendly

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very confidant in his ability

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent scheduling and check-in process, Doctor was very attentive and helpful.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

All the care providers are very nice and kindly helped me even if I have hearing problems.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. DeSai is a very caring and genuine doctor and Stanford is lucky to have him provide care to their clients. He's very confident and I know I have nothing to worry about when I'm in his care. His staff is friendly and are easy to communicate with. Thank you so much!!

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Heâ€™s very informative and caring.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I did not have to wait too long in the waiting area. Dr. Desai seemed very knowledgeable and capable.

Oct 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai explained the issues very well and listened to my questions.

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai os an outstanding doctor. I have complete confidence in him. I believe I am one of the luckiest people in the world to have been able to have had surgery performed by him. He is also an extremely kind caring man.

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Everyone I encountered was very professional

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Great doctor! Thank you!

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai, is very compassionate, he explains in laymanâ€™s terms what his diagnosis is and ensures you have a complete understanding prior to ending the appointment.

Sep 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I think we have chosen a good surgeon for my back surgery.

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I was very happy with the Cure

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Great surgeon! Caring, professional environment. Great attentive assistants.

Aug 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He seems very willing to explore the medical problem in as much depth as needed and has a conservative approach to treatment, which I like.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very clear in regard to my diagnosis and treatment options.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very through about explaining to me about what happened in surgery and was helpful in getting more help for me through a pain blocker that could placed in my spine to help elevate the pain

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is extraordinary.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very professional. Knew the details of my case and asked about progress. Conveyed a sense of connection with me rather than just asking clinical questions to satisfy his medical questions.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He seems very kind. He gave clear descriptions of a potential spine surgery.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I was transferred to Dr. Desai from Dr. Grant. I was very pleased with the post-surgery follow-up care I received from him.

Jul 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent doctor to talk too. His recommendations on my health are greatly appreciated.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai communicated very well with us, and expected proâ€™s and risks of surgery weâ€™re explorers

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai is the best, most caring, brilliant Dr Iâ€™ve ever seen.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is a very kind & compassionate doctor who listens to everything said and is very thorough in his case care. He puts me at ease being around him, and he's very professional. My coworker highly recommended Dr. Desai so I trusted him explicitly. Thank you.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I am concerned about the change in surgery procedure!

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Articulate and concise. Precise recommendation for further evaluation.

Jun 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is wonderful. Surgery was successful. His diagnostic and surgical skills are excellent. His "bed side manner" is outstanding. He takes the time to explain things thoroughly and in layman's language and makes sure all my questions have been answered. He is very caring. His staff is also very courteous, helpful, and professional. I unequivocally recommend Dr. Desai.

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Best technology, care and service

May 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Nice kind somewhat helpful

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is very personable and makes communicating about health issues very comfortable. He also is extremely skilled and has solved a serious back problem for me. I am very happy with my results and his entire team are awesome. Iâ€™m very grateful.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Both the NP and doctor are very compassionate and thorough in addressing my problems.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Good bedside manners, very good reputation

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

very professional and the doctor was very compassionate and nice.

Apr 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is very knowledgeable in his field. He takes one step at a time, ruling out problems. I like that he is in no rush for surgery until we tried other measures first.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent Doctor and great service.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is very patient. He answered all questions about my condition and was willing to considered suggestions made by myself or my daughter. I am very happy with the end result.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I found the interaction to be extremely pleasant and it gave me enough confidence to immediately decide that his treatment plan was the way to go. He is very engaging, listened to everything that I said, had very good answers for all of my questions and gave very good reasons for his plan. It probably helped him that I had prepared my questions, and knew what to ask, so he could interact with me in a more detailed manner.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Professional, knowledgeable and nice. Answered all my questions and made me comfortable knowing he would be the surgeon. I will be in good hands when it comes time for surgery.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai is Highly recommended. He is very patient and listens well to his patients needs.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Atman Desai is a wonderful Dr. so knowledgeable and patient. He is an excellent surgeon.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you with all my heart

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai listened closely and provided valuable information and advice. I felt comfortable asking questions.

Mar 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Doctor Desai is excellent in communicating the information I needed in a very clear and concise way. He listens well and gives practical advise on treatment for my specific medical condition.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai was attentive to questions and concerns I had, as he has always been during all appointments with him. I appreciate the time he spends answering my questions and concerns. I am very happy with Dr. Desai!

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He explained it very well.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

We met him in person a couple of months ago and was very nice and professional.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is always pleasant, informative, and an excellent listener. His manner is exceptional and greatly appreciated. I am very pleased to have had Dr. Desai as my surgeon.

Feb 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Extremely happy

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I received excellent, caring attention at my appointment

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He has an excellent ability to communicate with patients. Given the COVID situation he and his staff should be considered heroic. I can't imagine the pressure. I have suffered from spinal stenosis for six years. I am an athletic person who became an invalid. He has given me my life back. His skill has provided me and my wife an entire new window of hiking, biking, skiing and simply STANDING and talking with people. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr Desai and staff. I hope that this message is passed on to all the OR group, residents, nurses and assistants. "For all you do, this new life is because of you!"

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai is caring and a great listener. He is thorough in conveying his thoughts about what may be going on and possibilities of plans for the future.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Always friendly and caring . Explains any questions .

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

He is best of all time.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is absolutely the BEST! I appreciate his skill, kindness, â€œbedside mannerâ€ and professionalism. I think I lucked out and got the best back doctor in the world.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai was very informative and took time to explain things to me. I did not feel he was rushing through my appointment with him.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

I like dealing with Dr DESAI, had a good meeting.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Nice and knowledgeable doctor have liked him from the beginning. I would recommend him.

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

Very pleasant and informative

Jan 2022

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Verified SHC Patient

My surgeon and Hospital stay were both excellent.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Heâ€™s very informative and answered all my questions

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent Doctor

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent professional staff

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you dr Desai After many many years suffering from back pain finally one doctor spoke the truth about my back and what I need to do (surgery) made me so happy hope I will never use walker again

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Professional

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He is very compassionate and explained the surgery very well! He made me understand why my surgery had to be pushed back!

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very happy with my results and the explanation of findings.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Really enjoyed my conversation with Dr Desai

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very engaging, personable, confident and knowledgeable. Appreciated his time and patience.

Dec 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I was very happy

Nov 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He is so patient, knowledgeable, and smart.

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He is great !!

Oct 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I am extremely grateful for Dr Desai taking on my complicated spinal issues, and even more so for my ability to once again be able to walk! Thank you!!!!

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor is a very skilled doctor. He performed my surgery with great skill and did so with little complications. I feel very confident in his knowledge, skills, and ability to explain the procedure beforehand and questions during checkups. He also is a very nice and caring person. I would recommend him to anyone having back problems. Also his staff is efficient and helpful besides making patient feel at ease. Love them all.

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very efficient

Sep 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Great

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Just want to thank Dr. Desai for his attentiveness and willingness to spend time exploring a ride range of health and surgery-related topics. And of course a thanks to Dr. Desai for his excellent skills and care by the team

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I am very comfortable with Dr Desai medical plans and trust his opinions.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai takes the time to explain the medical problem and address my concerns.

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent visit. Very helpful in clarifying questions I had

Aug 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very clear in explaing my problem very courteous!

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I am very pleased with Dr.Atman Desai. He shows he cares and I believe he does his best as a surgeon.

Jul 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent Dr I am super glad he is my Dr

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr was very helpful. He answered all my questions perfectly.

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Extremely satisfied with results

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellently friendly manner and explores all possibilities

Jun 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

He listens with kindness .

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very informative

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

First impression: I think he's excellent... compassionate, easy to speak with & thorough. I'm looking forward to my next appointment.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I am so pleased that Dr. Atman Desai was my Surgent. I felt very confident about him doing my surgery and I am not disappointed. Meeting him he made me feel very comfortable, he was very patient with me.and explained everything so I would understand . He shows how much he cares and that means a lot. I may need more surgery in the near future and I will definitely want Dr. Desai to do my surgery. Heâ€™s a great doctor and I donâ€™t see where he can make any improvements. Thank You Stanford for Dr. Desai

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I feel luxky to be in his care!

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

I have extreme confidence in Dr Desai. He always takes the time to listen and respond. He never gives me the impression that he is rushed and addresses all my issues.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is awesome. He's friendly, very thorough with his explanations and an amazing surgeon. I'm grateful.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very personable. Dr. Desai gives the time to listen and answer each question.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

excellent bedside manner. In other words he treated me with respect at all times and heâ€™s a good listener and answered my questions with respect I did not talk down to me.

May 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thanks,, very informative visit

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Very professional, explained my condition in laymanâ€™s terms which made it very easy to understand. Highly recommend this doctor.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai explained the issue with my lower back clearly. He was very patient with my questions. Highly recommend this doctor.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Thank you Dr. Desai.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is wonderful in listening and caring about your health issues.

Apr 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is one of the best doctors I've ever experienced.

Jan 2021

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Verified SHC Patient

Explained everything regarding the problem & surgery. Answered all our questions.

Dec 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Even though he was running late, Dr. Desai took his time with me answering all my questions. He never made like he was needing to get to his next patient!

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I saw Dr. Desai, a pre-op NP and a pre-anesthesia NP in the same day. I'm not certain which one that this survey is in regards to. However, I can tell you that all 3 were phenomenal. I have every faith that they will take excellent care of me, my surgery will go well, and they will make sure that my recovery is uneventful. In my mind that is perfect. And not only that but they were so sweet and so pleasant and made a rough day OK.

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

good experience

Nov 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Impressive.

Aug 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Very nice and caring doctor.

Aug 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

OUTSTANDING doctor!!

Jun 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. A. Desai is best doctor I have. He has all qualities of best physician. Thank you for your care. Take care & be safe.

May 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Explained everything so that I understood what he was talking about.

Mar 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai shared his knowledge and expertise. I was very grateful for the outcome & success of my surgery!

Mar 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai took the time to explain everything in terms my husband and I could easily understand. During my very 1st visit, he was very confident, and put me and my family at ease. Dr. Desai and his team are highly knowledgeable. I left his office with no guarantees; yet, I was full of hope. He took the time to listen and explain the medical process for my health condition. Before my surgery, I met each member of the Stanford team that was in the operating room. The team was friendly, passionate about helping others, and confident. It put me at ease. The Stanford Hospital team (who was still learning where everything was located) was phenomenal!! You provided the best patient care I've ever experience, from beginning to end. I can't "thank you" enough. THANK YOU!!

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Thanks again.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai genuinely concerned in my issue and ensure that we obtained the best outcome.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

I am so happy with Dr. Desai and the care he and most of his staff have provided. I'm thankful my health insurance has allowed me to use Stanford for not one but two major surgeries, and both have gone beautifully. Dr. Desai is a kind and extremely excellent surgeon, and I have already recommended him to others.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Very knowledgeable

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr Desai is really good at listening to my concerns and then addressing them.

Jan 2020

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is exceptional. He is highly skilled and wonderful at treating and caring for his patients. His surgery allowed me to regain my ability to walk when a non-Stanford doctor suggested I accept being in a wheelchair. I will be forever grateful to Dr. Desai & his staff at Stanford. Stanford is amazing, & Stanford is lucky to have Dr. Desai!

Dec 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent.

Dec 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is an excellent surgeon, doctor, and caring individual. He makes sure you understand. I would recommend him and his NP Soik-Hain Tay-Kelley, they are very caring and loving, respectful, and friendly.

Nov 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. gave me a clean understanding of my condition and steps needed in the future to help improve it.

Oct 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

My provider are all very good, professional, A1 in service provided. Esp. Dr. Desai.Kepp up the good work and thank you for your care. Nurse Jhoeland Maypha and Joy Sabing,NP are good caregivers too.

Oct 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Explained use of some medicines side effects that I was unaware of from a former physician who prescribed it.

Sep 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. was focused and listened to my concerns & more than that gave me confidence in the correctness of the info he provided.

Aug 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is an excellent provider and was right up-front with me, which is what I most valued during my visit. He explained everything going on with me in detail and stated clearly the path I should follow in improving my health. Thank you, Dr. Desai. You're the best.

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

good

Jun 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai explained procedure very well.

May 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Atman Desai is amazing! Compassionate and Competent is the highest compliment for a physician and Dr. Desai is an excellent embodiment of these qualities!

May 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor and staff are always kind and caring with every Stanford appointments.

Apr 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

all experiences very good, thus far

Apr 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is amazing! He acts like he genuinely cares and wants to figure out what is going on and how to fix it!

Apr 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

I was seen by a PA who did a quick physical assessment, and she treated me with respect and professionalism. I was then seen by my doctor (Dr. Atman Desai) who did a FANTASTIC job of explaining to me what he felt I needed done for my back (in terms of surgery this time). He used the spine model, and let me interact with something tactile so that I could understand where the affected discs/vertebrae were. He also showed me on the internet some of the hardware examples that they use for the surgery. Dr. Desai, as he was the last time I saw him in 2017, was very kind, professional, understanding, and I felt he had my best interest in mind. I feel completely comfortable having him do my upcoming spinal fusion surgery. The one thing we didn't discuss was the medications aspect (i.e. pain medications after surgery or in the interim while I wait for surgery).

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai was very caring. Listened to my medical problems and called about the x-ray results the same day -

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

Mar 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Quite good,

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Very happy to have found Stamford Health Care.

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Well done again.

Feb 2019

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Altman Desai is such a wonderful, caring Doctor! I highly recommend him!!!

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is an amazing doctor. I am incredibly grateful to him for performing my spine surgery and providing me the opportunity to recover from a bacterial infection that had attacked my spine. Stanford is lucky to have him, but patients are even more lucky to have him perform a surgery and provide care! The level of expertise and care at Stanford is amazing, and I am changing my insurance to be able to obtain future care at Stanford, in-network, based on the truly incredible experience I have had with Dr. Desai and his team. Words truly cannot express the level of gratitude I feel, but I hope that this provides an indication of how very grateful I am to Dr. Desai and his team at Stanford!

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Very happy.

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Nurse practitioner and Dr. Desai were excellent in providing my care.

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

good

Dec 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I have the highest regard and respect for Dr. Desai. He is my all time favorite doctor without exception. I trust him completely.

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai and both nurse practitioners who worked with me calmed my fears with detailed answers and clear dedication to making me comfortable. Best medical experience I've ever had, and I'm old.

Oct 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Good care provider.

Sep 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. explained EVERYTHING VERY thorough. He also let me know that my doctor should have listened to my concerns. I know he truly cares for his patients.

Jul 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Great experience with care provider

Jul 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Wonderful MD. Kind, patience.

Jul 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

excellent, kept his promise, he did it and I am realved from my sickness.

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is always very easy to sommunicate with.

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I have never been more satisfied with a Doctor than I was with the Doctor who came into the room and examined me and explained everything so I could understand. He was outstanding and very through.

Jun 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I love my doctor!

Apr 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is brilliant, compassionate, kind, patient, understanding and clearly at the top of his profession. I trust him completely. He is my favorite doctor in a long lifetime. I feel immediately better after a visit with him.

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

very good

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

ditto!

Mar 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

We never felt rushed or like a number. Our concerns were anticipated and addressed.

Jan 2018

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Verified SHC Patient

I have recommended Stanford to several people

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctor was great but support staff not so much. They ran the operation like a mill instead of a top rate hospital. The only one that showed concern was the doctor. I had my urgent surgery rescheduled 3 times to the point where I had to go to UCSF.

Dec 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

For over two months I've had one "cure" provided and it had no impact. Everything else )appointments) have been for tests.

Nov 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai was very kind and clearly communicated the information regarding my current health concerns and answered all my questions thoughtfully. His recommendations were helpful and gave me a sense of confidence and direction in my way forward.

Nov 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I am very satisfied with my current provider

Oct 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

My experience is always good w/Dr. Desai and his staff. They are all very caring & thoughtful.

Sep 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

all good

Sep 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai, AWESOME.

Sep 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. DeSai is very compassionate, knowledgeable yet unassuming. He listened to my concerns & questions & fully explained.

Aug 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

He was excellent in every way!

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I had a great experience with Dr. Desai. The operation was very successful and Dr. Desai is a very kind and caring person.

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I am extremely grateful to be under the care of Dr. Desai. My confidence in him made a scary diagnosis a lot easier to deal with.

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I would recommend any of my Doctors to anybody.

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Very professional services, high quality patient care.

Jul 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Very thoughtful answers to my questions, full explanation of procedure; forthright about recovery process--length of time etc

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Atman Desai is an excellent doctor. He is knowledgeable, kind and caring, and he took time to explain my condition in a manner that I understood.

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Outstanding team of professionals

Jun 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I have had a very wonderful experience with the care I have received from Su na Park and Dr Desai. I have already recommended him to others.

May 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I felt comfortable, not rushed thank you, Dr. Desai and Suna Park for your very personal concern.

May 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

This is the first place I have been that listen to me and understands what I have thank you -

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

My doctor/surgeon is the very best. I have complete confidence in his care. The outcome of my surgeries has been excellent.

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

All the time, thanks.

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Great team!!!

Apr 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

HAVE A GREAT APPRECIATION OF THE CARE PROVIDER.

Mar 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

excellent communication and professionalism. Paid attention to my concerns and I felt Dr. Desai was attentive to my condition and cared about me as a patient. He made sure to provide me with all options of follow up care.

Mar 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

I tell everyone I see that Stanford did, such a good job!

Mar 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

We appreciated the kind & patient approach that all of the team had during our visits. Dr. Desai & Suna Park were excellent. We appreciated not being pressured into a decision.

Mar 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. DeSai is a superior provider

Mar 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is an outstanding doctor and wonderful person!

Mar 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Both Dr. Desai and NP Park were excellent in their diagnosis and treatment explanations of options.

Feb 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

The doctors are excellent. They really take the time to consult with you and don't make you feel rushed or uncomfortable. They try to answer all your questions. Awesome job Stanford! Truly the way all patients would like to be treated by their perspective healthcare providers.

Feb 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is outstanding in every way. I never feel rushed during my visits and he has always reviewed my file and is ready to discuss my progress. He listens carefully to every question and provides complete and easy to understand answers. I do not know how he can teach, perform surgeries, meet with patients, publish and still treat patients as if they are the most important part of his day--he is amazing!

Feb 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Class act all the way.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

once the information was discussed, I felt quite informed about the problem, course of action to be taken and comfortable in a potential decision I am going to make

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai takes plenty of time answering questions and making sure you feel comfortable with the information. I never feel rushed here, which is impressive considering how busy the clinic is.

Jan 2017

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent.

Oct 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Atman Desai is an excellent physician. He is very kind, caring, compassionate, concerned and professional. He spent a lot of time discussing my problems with me, answering my questions and addressing my concerns and fears.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai did not seem to be fully engaged with me, seemed to be pre-occupied and did not provide me with understandable information on expectations going forward and I left with a feeling of concern as to what I should be doing as we "wait and see" For Pain management Dr. Leong was terrific. I was not informed that a fellow to Dr. Kao would be doing the proceedure again not enough information before and after epidural

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai is very helpful, informative, & presents treatment options clearly. He has been great with the execution of treatment as well. My surgery was successful & recovery was as expected.

Sep 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Extremely professional, polite, concerned, and informative.

Jul 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

provider wasn't concerned about who will take care of me on the following steps, as he referred me to clinics I was already been referred lack of understanding my situation . no follow up for prescription refill.

Jul 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I felt my condition was well thought out and what I was to do was best.

Jun 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Very satisfied with care.

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Didn't like the 3 month wait until surgery, since surgery is needed.

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I would NOT recommend this doctor to anyone. He did not show concern or take take the time to full explain to me my condition. Stanford has a name but they need to back it up with more than just a name.

May 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Good.

Apr 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I had many questions and he was very patient with me.

Apr 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

I feel secure & with confidence.

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

Already have recommended Dr. to others. Have great confidence in Dr. Desai.

Feb 2016

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Verified SHC Patient

The reason I marked fair for follow up care is because I wasn't given instructions on follow up after my physical therapy is complete. I am not sure if I go back to Stanford or just call. My PT does not automatically send information and keeps asking when I go back or if I will have more PT appts.

Oct 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

I have every confidence in Dr. Desai and Stephanie. I feel I am receiving exceptional care.

Oct 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

All very good.

Oct 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent experience!!

Oct 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Felt like I was bothering/taking up his time (rushed).

Oct 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Great job, keep it up!

Sep 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

He is a very good listener.

Aug 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

He was very kind and explained things very well. The NP was also very helpful and kind.

Jul 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Care provider not able to provide information other care providers did provide at later appointment referral.

Jul 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Desai Rocks! He is an excellent surgeon and care provider (in office consult). He really did a great suture and is very compassionate.

Jun 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

I have had several conditions that have caused me a great deal of discomfort for several years. Thus far I do not feel that I have had adequate answers as to the cause. I would like to what is causing my symptoms, the prognosis, a treatment plan.

Jun 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Very knowledgeable and gave good advice.

May 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Incredible neurosurgeon

Apr 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Dr. Atman Desai is excellent. The best!

Apr 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

vary nice

Apr 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

Excellent care.

Mar 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

not the surgeon i wanted to see, but he's very good, but i would have preferred to see someone with considerable experience in c-spine decompression surgery

Mar 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

None - only good exper.

Feb 2015

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Verified SHC Patient

She is a very good provider, she know her job well, she is excellent provider.

Dec 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

A very good experience.

Nov 2014

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Verified SHC Patient

Referring Physicians

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