Tushar Desai

Pulmonologist


Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine)

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Gujarati , Spanish

Biography


Dr. Tushar Desai specializes clinically in the treatment of general pulmonary and Interstitial Lung Diseases like Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). He has practiced pulmonary medicine since 2002.
Dr. Desai conducts basic and translational research on lung stem cells that repair and regenerate the lung after injury, and their role in diseases like IPF, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and lung adenocarcinoma. His lab also studies the molecular signals that regulate lung stem cell activity, and how the signals can be manipulated to restore their activity. He participates in research involving gene correction of CFTR in lung stem cells from patients with Cystic fibrosis followed by autologous stem cell transplantation to provide lifelong restoration of physiological activity.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease (2022)
  • Fellowship: Boston University Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship (2002) MA
  • Residency: University of Michigan Health System Internal Medicine Residency (1998) MI
  • MD, MPH, Tufts University School of Medicine (1995)
  • BA, Amherst College, Psychology (1991)

Honors & Awards
  • Elected Member, American Society for Clinical Investigation (2019)
  • House Officer Research Award, University of Michigan Hospitals, Department of Internal Medicine (1998)
  • Lung Force Gala Honoree, American Lung Association (2018)
  • Robert A. and Gertrude T. Hudson Endowed Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine (2020)
  • Robert Dawson Evans Fellow Excellence in Teaching Award, Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine (2000)
  • Stanford Medical Student Teaching Recognition, Stanford University School of Medicine (2011-2014)
  • Woods Family Endowed Faculty Scholar in Pediatric Translational Medicine, Stanford Child Health Research Institute (2016-2021)
  • Worth F. Bloom M25 Prize, Tufts University School of Medicine (1995)

Memberships
  • Member, American Society for Clinical Investigation (2019 - Present)
  • Member, Scientific Advisory Board, UK Regenerative Medicine Platform, Engineered Cell Environment Hub (2018 - Present)
  • Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, American Thoracic Society (ATS) (2015 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Director of Graduate Studies, Stem Cell Biology PhD program (2021 - Present)
  • Director of Translational Lung Biology, Department of Medicine (2020 - Present)

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Practice Locations


Chest Clinic in Palo Alto Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive, 1st Floor, Room A175

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 725-7061

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very good and best service
Dr. Desai is always very thorough and takes his time during our visits. I appreciate his knowledge, expertise and professionalism. I feel comfortable to ask questions and seek his opinions.
I felt that Dr. Desai gave me his undivided attention with the utmost care! I didn't feel that he was in a hurry. He took all the time that I needed to help me understand my medical situation with care and compassion.
Excellent doctor
Thanks a lot.
very understanding my problems
I really like him. He is taking the time to deal with my somewhat out of the ordinary symptoms, and discussing my case with his colleages also. An excellent doctor!
I appreciate his concern and advise
All care excellent I would gladly recommend all.
Dr. Desai is an excellent doctor. He always listen. I like him also.
Dr. Desai is an outstanding clinician Dr. Desai is a brilliant researcher who is very compassionate to his patients.
Outstanding pulmonary physician.
Everyone cares so much.
Dr. Lam - excellent.
Very good experience.
Dr. Desai if properly funded will receive a Nobel Prize in lung stem cell research and will save thousands of lives of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis patients. Dr. Desai is an outstanding clinician and very compassionate.
Dr. Desai is always outstanding. He even called me at home to discuss test results. Outstanding pt.-doctor relationship.
Yes I would recommend anytime.
Outstanding.
I like Dr. Desai very much he seems to care. His nurse Virginia is great.
Excellent. Dr. Desai - outstanding expect him to win Nobel Peace Prize.
Dr. Desai is brilliant and compassionate. I expect him to get a NOBEL PRIZE in lung stem cells.
Dr. Desai is always for informative and explains everything in terms easily understood. He is a wonderful doctor & I like him very much. Very caring.

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