Ankita Desai

Ankita Desai, MD

Overall patient rating:

Book Appointment Durham Women’s Clinic

Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English, Spanish

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

Education

Residency: University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital

Medical School: University of Miami

Undergraduate School: University of Miami

Hospital Affiliations

Duke Regional Hospital

North Carolina Specialty Hospital

Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center

Dr. Desai grew up in Orlando, Florida and attended both undergraduate and medical school at the University of Miami. She completed her residency at the University of Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital which is also where she met her husband. They relocated to the area four years ago and have since had two children (both delivered by the Durham Women’s Clinic).

Dr. Desai has a special interest in international health, family planning and adolescent gynecology. She provides care for women in all phases of life from fertility planning to pregnancy and into menopause.

Dr. Desai and her family enjoy getting outside to go hiking. When they’re not exploring the outdoors they are exploring all of the hidden gems the Triangle has to offer. They also love to travel and hope to share their passion of travel with their kids.

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating for UWH of The Carolinas:

Gynecological Problem Visit

He , solved the problem

Post-Partum Appointment

Listening ear, friendly and caring staff, efficient.

Annual Well Woman Exam

From check in, everyone was extremely friendly. Dr Dyer was amazing. Super knowledgeable & didn’t feel like I was being rushed. She made me feel comfortable & relaxed. Such a great experience!

Annual Well Woman Exam

The Dr. and the nurse was very professional and concerned about my eell being

Annual Well Woman Exam

The staff is great and very professional. Dr Johnson is absolutely the best! She is so kind and sweet, listens and helps with issues, shares her knowledge and is just hands down the most compassionate physician I’ve encountered!

Annual Well Woman Exam

Front desk ladies extremely nice and Dr. Travis and assistant wonderful as usual

Gynecological Exams

Dr. Carlton took the time to talk with me about my questions & and concerns that I had. She was very patient & kind. She showed that she truly cared me as her patient.

Pap Smear

Dr Clark always makes sure i feel comfortable and that i know what she’s doing before she starts each step, she answers any question i have and listens to anything i need to say.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Givens is the best. Alway’s smiling and has helped me through a lot over the years. Compassionate and very professional. Can’t say enough on his service.

Annual Well Woman Exam

He always listens to concerns I may have and offer suggestions

Annual Well Woman Exam

Running on time, quick and thorough.

Pap Smear

Dr. D is thorough yet gentle. And I trust her.

Obstetrical (Pregnancy) Ultrasound / Sonogram

Patient care

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Susan West is a great gynecologist and Laurel OBGYN is a great place to get my gynecology needs.

Prescription Medication / Rx Refill

Natalie was very personable and professional. She cares for the 'whole' patient and not just the reason for the appointment. Which in my case was a Prolia injection.

Annual Well Woman Exam

I have been a patient of Dr. Hunt for years. I’m very satisfied with her care.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Love Dr. McArthur! Kind and personable while delivering evidence-based medical care.

IUD Insertion / Removal

Extremely quick and hardly painful at all

Annual Well Woman Exam

Martha is always amazing. She takes great care and listens to all we discuss in our visits with compassion and understanding. I would recommend her to anyone.

Annual Well Woman Exam

The wait time for the doctor in the exam room was a bit long. My experience with Dr Kulwa was great as usual, she always listen and give best advise with alternatives! Love her!