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Dr. Amishi Desai

Medical Oncology & Hematology

Amishi Desai, MD is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist, specializing in lung malignancies. Dr. Desai earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from KJ Medical College and Research Center in India. At Winthrop University Hospital, she completed her residency, and also served as Chief Fellow of Hematology and Oncology.

At Winthrop University Hospital, Dr. Desai was part of Venous the Thromboembolism Committee, where she was devoted to developing strategies to decrease the length of stay in patients admitted with venous thromboembolism. In addition, she was responsible for instructing Winthrop residents in oncology and hematology.

In 2015, Dr. Desai was awarded first prize in her research concerning venous thromboembolism. In 2016, Dr. Desai was appointed as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in hematology and oncology at State University of New York Medical School.

Dr. Desai is skilled in bone marrow aspiration, biopsies, and lumbar puncture. Dr. Desai’s interests and hobbies include spending time with her kids, traveling, and practicing Indian classical dancing (Bharatnatyam).

Credentials:  MD
Education & Training
   Residency:    Winthrop University
    Medical School:    KJ Medical College
    Fellowships:    Winthrop University


Eastern Long Island Hospital
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Long Island Community Hospital
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Southampton Hospital
Southside Hospital
University Hospital at Stony Brook

Patient Reviews

  • "Dr Desai and the staff at NY Cancer and Blood are knowledgeable, courteous and professional. My questions and concerns were addressed and I completely agreed with the plan going forward. I appreciate being given news good or bad in a straight forward manner."
      from Charles 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-27)
  • "Highly professional , down to earth.great communicators and very caring and accommodating with great concern ."
      from Alfred 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-22)
  • "(Translated by Google) Very good doctors 🌸I loved it (Original) Muy buena doctoras 🌸me encanto"
      from carolin 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-10)
  • "From the desk, to the staff, technicians and the doctors all were sincere and kind. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who would listen."
      from Patricia 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-03)
  • "Excellent! Waiting time is minimal. Medical staff is very professional and caring"
      from Rosemarie 5.0 Stars - (2025-05-03)
  • "Very professional and on time place very clean everyone was very helpful"
      from dom 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-24)
  • "After prostrate radiation NYC&BS worked very hard to get my White blood count back up. It took a while but Dr. Desai was successful. I am very happy with the care given ti me ."
      from Joseph 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-23)
  • "Great care in explaining my care and treatment"
      from Gerald 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-18)
  • "I was referred to Dr. DeSai through my endocrinologist. She is very nice and professional. She listened to what I was feeling and understood my concern which made me feel very comfortable. i would definitely recommend her."
      from Susan 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-13)
  • "I did not see Dr Desai however I did see the nurse practitioner. And she advised me of my levels. It would have been nice to talk to my selected doctor when I was in."
      from Patricia 4.0 Stars - (2025-04-10)