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Chirag V. Desai, MD8823 San Jose Blvd., Suite 303, Jacksonville, FL 32217 map
Practicing as a psychiatrist in Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Desai treats a range of mental health conditions - for example, anxiety or depressive disorders.
Chirag V. Desai, MD
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Chirag V. Desai is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
8823 San Jose Blvd., Suite 303, Jacksonville, FL 32217
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicare
- Tricare
Bio
Dr. Chirag Desai graduated from Albany Medical College in 2002 before completing a residency in Psychiatry at New York Medical College / Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY from 2002 to 2005. He then completed a fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital from 2005 to 2007.
Dr. Desai has one office in Florida where he specializes in Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry.
Specialties
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Psychiatry
Dr. Chirag Desai is a psychiatrist, or a primary care doctor for mental health. He helps with the psychological well-being of men and women, with an ability to identify and help manage all of the assortment of types of mental illness. These might include depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorders, for example. Dr. Desai may provide treatment options which range from medication management plans to different types of therapy.
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Child Psychiatry
Child psychiatry is a specialized field of medicine that offers care for the mental well-being of children and teenagers up until the time of adulthood. The specific psychological needs of children may require specialized treatment plans that incorporate medication management and the inclusion of parents and other family members who are an active presence in the child's life.
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Adult Psychiatry
Specializing in the treatment of mental illness or disorder in patients over the age of 18, Dr. Desai may treat conditions such as mood disorders, behavioral disorders, anxiety, addiction, depression, and others that affect mental wellness. Dr. Desai may provide counseling and therapy, medication management, and other psychiatric services.
Conditions Treated
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Social Phobia
Services & Procedures
- Suicide Prevention
Education & Training
Medical School
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Albany Medical College
MD • 2002
Residency
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New York Medical College / Westchester Medical Center • Valhalla, NY
Residency in Psychiatry • 2002 - 2005
Fellowships
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, New York
Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry • 2005 - 2007 -
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, New York
Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine • 2007 - 2008
Hospital Affiliations
- Wolfson Children's Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
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