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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

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.
Excellent communication that exuded competency.
May 22, 2026
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Again, I was astounded at how Dr. Desai explained to me the situation and showed me my xrays taken there at his facility! He didn't act like he was in a hurry to get out of my exam room! I was never asked questions and, during my reply, he did NOT interrupt me like what I was saying wasn't important! Thank you so very much for making me feel like I was a human being and not a number!!! I'm no longer depressed!!!
May 21, 2026
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Very positive
May 21, 2026
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Dr Desai and his resident, both took the time to listen to my concerns and actually corrected some bad information that I was given elsewhere.
May 20, 2026
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Very enthusiastic and friendly. Was reassuring about length of recovery and just all-around nice.
May 18, 2026
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The doctor was extremely positive offered several options and went about his job in a workman like way.
May 18, 2026
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Dr. Desai is an excellent doctor. He listened to my concern, examined me, figured out what the issue was and had a treatment plan.
May 12, 2026
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Very good experience!
May 12, 2026
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Liked dr desai very much. Thoughtful and reasonable expectations. Timely and friendly.
May 11, 2026
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