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Atman Desai, MD
Spine neurosurgeon
Clinical Associate Professor, Neurosurgery
Bio:
Atman Desai, MD, MA, FAANS, is a Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Desai received his medical degree from the University of Cambridge. He completed his residency in Neurological Surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and a fellowship in Spinal Oncology and Complex Spinal Reconstruction at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He focuses on the surgical treatment of spinal tumors and spinal deformity. He performed the first robotic-assisted spine surgery at Stanford, and has particular interest in robotic and minimally invasive surgical treatments.
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 900 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Ground Floor
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-725-0084
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-725-0084
- 875 Blake Wilbur Drive
- Clinic D
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-725-0084
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- 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
Administrative Appointments
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Stanford University (2014 - Present)
- Director of Neurosurgical Spine Oncology, Stanford University (2015 - Present)
- Instructor of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital (2013 - 2014)
- Vice Chair, Neurosurgery Quality Council, STANFORD UNIVERSITY (2018 - Present)
Publications
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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. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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), 406–413.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-?
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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.
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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.
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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), 1247–1255.
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Utility of Provocative Discography
Gokaslan, Z. L., & Desai, A. (2014). Utility of Provocative Discography. WORLD NEUROSURGERY, 82(5), 638–639.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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-?
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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, -?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Socioeconomic Predictors of Pituitary Surgery
Deb, S., Vyas, D. B., Pendharkar, A., Rezaii, P. G., Schoen, M. K., Desai, K., … Desai, A. (2019). Socioeconomic Predictors of Pituitary Surgery. CUREUS, 11(1).
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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.
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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.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
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.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
good
SHC Patient, May 2019
Dr. Desai explained procedure very well.
SHC Patient, May 2019
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!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
The doctor and staff are always kind and caring with every Stanford appointments.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
all experiences very good, thus far
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. Desai is amazing! He acts like he genuinely cares and wants to figure out what is going on and how to fix it!
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
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).
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Desai was very caring. Listened to my medical problems and called about the x-ray results the same day -
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Good.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Quite good,
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Very happy to have found Stamford Health Care.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Well done again.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Dr. Altman Desai is such a wonderful, caring Doctor! I highly recommend him!!!
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
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!
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Very happy.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
Nurse practitioner and Dr. Desai were excellent in providing my care.
SHC Patient, Dec 2018
good
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
I have the highest regard and respect for Dr. Desai. He is my all time favorite doctor without exception. I trust him completely.
SHC Patient, Oct 2018
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.
SHC Patient, Sep 2018
Good care provider.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
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.
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Great experience with care provider
SHC Patient, Jul 2018
Wonderful MD. Kind, patience.
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
excellent, kept his promise, he did it and I am realved from my sickness.
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
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.
SHC Patient, Jun 2018
Dr. Desai is always very easy to sommunicate with.
SHC Patient, Apr 2018
I love my doctor!
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
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.
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
very good
SHC Patient, Mar 2018
ditto!
SHC Patient, Jan 2018
We never felt rushed or like a number. Our concerns were anticipated and addressed.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
I have recommended Stanford to several people
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
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.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
For over two months I've had one "cure" provided and it had no impact. Everything else )appointments) have been for tests.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
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.
SHC Patient, Oct 2017
I am very satisfied with my current provider
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
My experience is always good w/Dr. Desai and his staff. They are all very caring & thoughtful.
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
all good
SHC Patient, Sep 2017
Dr. Desai, AWESOME.
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
Dr. DeSai is very compassionate, knowledgeable yet unassuming. He listened to my concerns & questions & fully explained.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
He was excellent in every way!
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
I had a great experience with Dr. Desai. The operation was very successful and Dr. Desai is a very kind and caring person.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
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.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
I would recommend any of my Doctors to anybody.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Very professional services, high quality patient care.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Very thoughtful answers to my questions, full explanation of procedure; forthright about recovery process--length of time etc
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
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.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
Outstanding team of professionals
SHC Patient, May 2017
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.
SHC Patient, May 2017
I felt comfortable, not rushed thank you, Dr. Desai and Suna Park for your very personal concern.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
This is the first place I have been that listen to me and understands what I have thank you -
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
My doctor/surgeon is the very best. I have complete confidence in his care. The outcome of my surgeries has been excellent.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Great team!!!
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
All the time, thanks.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
HAVE A GREAT APPRECIATION OF THE CARE PROVIDER.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
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.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
I tell everyone I see that Stanford did, such a good job!
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
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.
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Dr. DeSai is a superior provider
SHC Patient, Mar 2017
Dr. Desai is an outstanding doctor and wonderful person!
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Both Dr. Desai and NP Park were excellent in their diagnosis and treatment explanations of options.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
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.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
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!
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Class act all the way.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
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
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
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.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Excellent.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
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.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
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
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
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.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
Extremely professional, polite, concerned, and informative.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
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.
SHC Patient, Jun 2016
I felt my condition was well thought out and what I was to do was best.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Very satisfied with care.
SHC Patient, May 2016
Didn't like the 3 month wait until surgery, since surgery is needed.
SHC Patient, May 2016
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.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Good.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I had many questions and he was very patient with me.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
I feel secure & with confidence.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Already have recommended Dr. to others. Have great confidence in Dr. Desai.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
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.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
I have every confidence in Dr. Desai and Stephanie. I feel I am receiving exceptional care.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
All very good.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Excellent experience!!
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Felt like I was bothering/taking up his time (rushed).
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Great job, keep it up!
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
He is a very good listener.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
He was very kind and explained things very well. The NP was also very helpful and kind.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Care provider not able to provide information other care providers did provide at later appointment referral.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Dr. Desai Rocks! He is an excellent surgeon and care provider (in office consult). He really did a great suture and is very compassionate.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
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.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Very knowledgeable and gave good advice.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Incredible neurosurgeon
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr. Atman Desai is excellent. The best!
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
vary nice
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Excellent care.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
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
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
None - only good exper.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
She is a very good provider, she know her job well, she is excellent provider.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
A very good experience.
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Palo Alto,
CA
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SHC Patient, Jun 2019
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.
SHC Patient, Jun 2019
good
SHC Patient, May 2019
Dr. Desai explained procedure very well.
SHC Patient, May 2019
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!
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
The doctor and staff are always kind and caring with every Stanford appointments.
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
all experiences very good, thus far
SHC Patient, Apr 2019
Dr. Desai is amazing! He acts like he genuinely cares and wants to figure out what is going on and how to fix it!
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
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).
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Dr. Desai was very caring. Listened to my medical problems and called about the x-ray results the same day -
SHC Patient, Mar 2019
Good.
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Quite good,
SHC Patient, Feb 2019
Very happy to have found Stamford Health Care.
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