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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.
Absolutely love Dr.Desai and his team!
April 13, 2026
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I will always refer Dr. Desai. He is a great doctor and person
April 10, 2026
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Not good but very, very good! Dr Desai is one of the most capable, intelligent, articulate, truly caring physicians I've ever encountered!! He is one of the reason's Vanderbilt has such a great reputation!!!
April 9, 2026
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Dr. Desai was amazing! He is hands-down, the most professional, caring, knowledgeable, and kind doctor I've ever met. I was so lucky to have him as my hand surgeon, and to now have him for my follow up care. He makes sure that I understand what is happening and what is coming down the road, and is thorough and detailed. He takes time to listen to me, answer my questions, and reassure my concerns.I would recommend him to anybody because his experience, knowledge, and ability is top-notch.
April 7, 2026
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Dr. Desai was wonderful. He explained everything to me and gave me a plan. He gave me hope when I had pretty much resided to the fact that I am going to have to live with the pain forever!
April 5, 2026
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Excellent bedside manner. Spoke with me in a professional and caring manner. Thorough discussion of my issues and recommendations for taking care of them.
April 3, 2026
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The Dr.was very much caring and concerned. Explained everything in full detail and is doing his best to get me back on track
April 1, 2026
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Perfect as always
March 31, 2026
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Great experience!
March 30, 2026
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