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Mihir J. Desai MD, MS

Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fellowship Director - Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, and Medical Director - Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Franklin
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Orthopaedics
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Fractures
  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Pediatric Hand Surgery
  • Peripheral Nerve
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Belle Meade
Vanderbilt Health Belle Meade
6002 Highway 100
Nashville, TN 37205
Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Franklin
206 Bedford Way
Franklin, TN 37064

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Masters of Science - Georgetown University, 2005
  • Doctor of Medicine - Georgetown University, 2009
  • Residency - Emory University, 2013
  • Chief Residency - Emory University, 2014
  • Fellowship - Duke University Health System, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017
  • Surgery of the Hand - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
The Dr really listened to me and I truly appreciate him for his empathy that day.. Thanks Doc
January 14, 2026
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Dr. Desai is a very caring doctor, takes the time to listen, provide options and answer all my questions. I would definitely recommend him.
January 14, 2026
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Dr. Desai was very personable, knowledgeable, did not make me feel rushed, compassionate and his level of knowledge just reinforced my confidence in him.
January 12, 2026
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Dr Desai was excellent! Listen and understood what I have been telling others.
January 1, 2026
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Very attentive and detail oriented
December 29, 2025
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The doctor was excellent and took time to explain to me what he saw and planned to do
December 28, 2025
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Nothing bad
December 25, 2025
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Dr Desai was thorough and explained injury well and explained the options for treatment well
December 22, 2025
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Put me at ease about my injury, explained how to care for wrist. Took time with us - made me feel like I was the only patient he had
December 15, 2025
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