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Minesh Desai, DO, is a board-certified internist who attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida, earning his medical degree in 2011. He then went to St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital in Indiana to complete a residency in Internal Medicine in 2014, serving as chief resident his final year. Dr. Desai joined Kelsey-Seybold in March 2025.

As an Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Desai provides comprehensive primary care for adult patients. This includes well care, such as annual checkups, immunizations, and routine screenings, as well as sick care. In addition to diagnosis and treatment of acute conditions such as respiratory infections, Dr. Desai helps patients prevent and manage chronic conditions, such as hypertension and diabetes. His clinical interests include wellness management, migraines, and sports medicine. Dr. Desai’s favorite part of practicing medicine is having the opportunity to see his patients’ health problems resolved.

Philosophy of Care

Providing holistic, patient-focused care, Dr. Desai takes time to listen to what each patient is trying to say. He believes in treating the whole person, understanding that there are multiple ways to treat issues besides medication alone.

Hobbies and Interests

When not caring for patients, Dr. Desai enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: March 2025

Awards & Publications

Awards

Top Internist Texas, 2024

Publications

Work abstract submitted to regional ACP Chapter: Effect of Focused Teaching on Improvement in Prescribing OCPs with Female Patients on Topiramate. 2013.

C.Chen, M Kim, X. Pan, M. (Patel) Desai, R. Dickstein, and A Schreiber. 1999. Effect of Arrestins on Fcg Receptor Mediated Phagocytosis. Blood 94 (10) Supplement: 426.

Poster Presentation on Effect of Arrestins on Fcg Receptor Mediated Phagocytosis. 1999. College of Arts & Science –Biology Department.

Education

  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Bradenton, FL, 2011

Internship/Residency

  • St Vincent Indianapolis Hospital – Indianapolis, IN, 2014

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Dr. Desai is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Locations

Berthelsen Main Campus

2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston, TX 77025

Get Directions 713-442-0000

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands

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