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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

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

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.
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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I've received the most comprehensive professional care here.
December 15, 2025
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All was good.
November 26, 2025
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Good
November 23, 2025
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He took his time..listened to my answers and questions. Very impressed!
November 21, 2025
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This was the most thorough, informative, and beneficial visit for my hand disease that I have ever experienced.
November 18, 2025
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Wonderful, very caring and informative about procedure.
November 17, 2025
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One of the best experiences I have had at Vanderbilt
November 17, 2025
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The Doctor is extremely good. Was satisfied with the finger and told me if I had any trouble to seduce an appt..
November 10, 2025
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