Vijay V. Desai, MD
Hospice and Palliative Care
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health - Danbury Hospital
- Nuvance Health - Norwalk Hospital
About Vijay V. Desai
Professional Statement
Dr. Desai is board certified in both internal medicine and hospice and palliative care medicine, providing comprehensive medical care to patients in the hospital setting. Specializing in palliative care, Dr. Desai is well-versed in complex symptom management, reviewing patients' goals of care and establishing advance directives during their hospitalization. Dr. Desai is passionate about educating patients on the importance of quality of life and takes a special interest in understanding what is truly important to each individual. Dr. Desai is a valued member of the palliative care team which received the prestigious Circle of Life Award in 2019. When not working on the units, he enjoys spending time with his family and his dog, Sansa.
Get To Know Me
I believe in creating an honest and straightforward relationship with my patients, making communication a priority.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
A dedication to educating you and your family on making the best medical decision that is right for you.
How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I enjoy spending time outdoors, hikes with my dog, learning new things, reading, music and meditation.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I enjoy the broad spectrum of medicine: internal medicine for its complexity, and hospice and palliative care for its dedication to quality of life.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: James J Peters VA Medical Center-Bronx, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2016
- Residency: Stamford Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2001
- Internship: Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1999
- Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, 1998
- Graduate: University of New Haven, 1998
Board Certifications
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Palliative Care Norwalk
- 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT 06850
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-852-2665
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Palliative Care Home Visits
- 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT 06850
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-852-2665
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- Consumer Health Network
- Coventry-Aetna
- Elderplan
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- Humana Military
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare Connecticut
- Medicare New York
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- US Family Health Plan
- Wellcare