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Dr. Neel R. Desai, MD

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Cornea & External Disease Ophthalmology
Speaks
English

Largo, FL

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Dr. Neel R. Desai, MD, Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Largo, FL
Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Overview

Dr. Neel R. Desai is a cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon with The Eye Institute of West Florida in the Tampa Bay area.

He performs advanced cataract surgery with premium lenses, LASIK and PRK, and corneal procedures including partial thickness transplants, and he lectures nationally on cataract and refractive surgery.

Patients see Dr. Desai for cataracts, vision correction and corneal disease.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Corneal transplantation
  • Keratoconus care
  • Complex cataract surgery
  • Ocular surface disease

Conditions Treated

  • Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
  • Keratoconus
  • Corneal scars and corneal edema
  • Infectious keratitis
  • Pterygium
  • Dry eye disease
  • Ocular surface disease

Procedures Performed

  • DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
  • DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
  • Full thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
  • Corneal cross-linking
  • Pterygium removal with tissue graft
  • Cataract surgery
  • Superficial keratectomy

Insurance & Fees

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Location

The Eye Institute of West Florida

Largo, FL
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Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Neel R. Desai?

Contact The Eye Institute of West Florida directly to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Neel R. Desai?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. Neel R. Desai specialize in?

Dr. Neel R. Desai practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Corneal transplantation, Keratoconus care, Complex cataract surgery and Ocular surface disease.

Where does Dr. Neel R. Desai practice?

Dr. Neel R. Desai sees patients at The Eye Institute of West Florida, Largo, FL.

Is Dr. Neel R. Desai accepting new patients?

Dr. Neel R. Desai is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. Neel R. Desai speak?

Dr. Neel R. Desai speaks English.

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