Svetang Vijay Desai, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
American Board of Internal Medicine (Board Certification)	Other Degree	Gastroenterology	Not Specified
University of Tennessee	Doctorate	Other	2005

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Baylor College of Medicine	Internal Medicine	2009
Fellowship - Duke University	Gastroenterology	2012

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine Sub-Specialty: Gastroenterology	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on February 23, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - 16537 Southwest Freeway - Suite 110 - 77479 - 16537 Southwest Freeway Suite 110

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Comment - “ Dr Desai listened to me. He took... ”

Dr Desai listened to me. He took his time and explained how to address my concerns and treatment plan.

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“Dr Desai listened to me. He took...”

Dr Desai listened to me. He took his time and explained how to address my concerns and treatment plan.

Anonymous 02/23/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 28, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Excellent communication skills.... ”

Excellent communication skills.

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“Excellent communication skills....”

Excellent communication skills.

Anonymous 01/28/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 09, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - 16537 Southwest Freeway - Suite 110 - 77479 - 16537 Southwest Freeway Suite 110

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Comment - “ I LOVED LOVED LOVED that Dr. Des... ”

I LOVED LOVED LOVED that Dr. Desai actually meet with me to discuss my concerns. He definitely put my mind at ease and explained things no other doctor has.

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“I LOVED LOVED LOVED that Dr. Des...”

I LOVED LOVED LOVED that Dr. Desai actually meet with me to discuss my concerns. He definitely put my mind at ease and explained things no other doctor has.

Anonymous 01/09/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 01, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - 16537 Southwest Freeway - Suite 110 - 77479 - 16537 Southwest Freeway Suite 110

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Comment - “ The doctor was very positive abo... ”

The doctor was very positive about helping with my concerns.

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“The doctor was very positive abo...”

The doctor was very positive about helping with my concerns.

Anonymous 01/01/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 28, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - 16537 Southwest Freeway - Suite 110 - 77479 - 16537 Southwest Freeway Suite 110

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Comment - “ Dr. Desai did an excellent job o... ”

Dr. Desai did an excellent job of taking all the time I needed, I did not feel hurried at any time. Also, he answered all my questions, and laid my options very well.

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“Dr. Desai did an excellent job o...”

Dr. Desai did an excellent job of taking all the time I needed, I did not feel hurried at any time. Also, he answered all my questions, and laid my options very well.

Anonymous 11/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 20, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - 16537 Southwest Freeway - Suite 110 - 77479 - 16537 Southwest Freeway Suite 110

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Comment - “ Dr. Desai was quite thorough in ... ”

Dr. Desai was quite thorough in refreshing my memory as to colonoscopy preparation, procedure, and relavent risks.

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“Dr. Desai was quite thorough in ...”

Dr. Desai was quite thorough in refreshing my memory as to colonoscopy preparation, procedure, and relavent risks.

Anonymous 02/20/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 16, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - 16537 Southwest Freeway - Suite 110 - 77479 - 16537 Southwest Freeway Suite 110

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Comment - “ Desai is so great to talk to... ”

Desai is so great to talk to

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“Desai is so great to talk to...”

Desai is so great to talk to

Anonymous 01/16/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 07, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - 16537 Southwest Freeway - Suite 110 - 77479 - 16537 Southwest Freeway Suite 110

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Comment - “ Dr. Desai is great - knowledgeab... ”

Dr. Desai is great - knowledgeable, friendly, listens.

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“Dr. Desai is great - knowledgeab...”

Dr. Desai is great - knowledgeable, friendly, listens.

Anonymous 01/07/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 11, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - 16537 Southwest Freeway - Suite 110 - 77479 - 16537 Southwest Freeway Suite 110

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Comment - “ As per usual, Dr.Desai was great... ”

As per usual, Dr.Desai was great. No complaints, he's very good at his job and is a good listener!

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“As per usual, Dr.Desai was great...”

As per usual, Dr.Desai was great. No complaints, he's very good at his job and is a good listener!

Anonymous 12/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 08, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates - 16537 Southwest Freeway - Suite 110 - 77479 - 16537 Southwest Freeway Suite 110

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Comment - “ Love Dr. Desai. Easy to talk to,... ”

Love Dr. Desai. Easy to talk to, listened to and answered all my questions, and made me feel he had my complete attention.

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“Love Dr. Desai. Easy to talk to,...”

Love Dr. Desai. Easy to talk to, listened to and answered all my questions, and made me feel he had my complete attention.

Anonymous 10/08/2025

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