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:

Prescription Medication / Rx Refill

Ms Fogle is absolutely wonderful. She took the time to answer my questions and made sure I had talked to her about everything I needed too. I highly recommend anyone needed a good doctor to go to Carteret obgyn and see me Fogle!

Pap Smear

Dr Wykoff discussed a number of items with me, with concern and interest. She provided suggestions for me for 2025. I really like her positive and encouraging support

Annual Well Woman Exam

I have been a patient at Wayne Women’s Clinic for 38 years. Highly satisfied with every visit. Very professional.

Breast Exam

Dr. Folgeman is a very through, thoughtful, and professional doctor. She is attentive to your needs, records and updated in any changes that come up. She has a genuine and caring personality.

Annual Well Woman Exam

All staff are friendly and make you feel comfortable and welcome.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Prompt and efficient service and Martha Green listened to my concerns.

Pap Smear

I received excellent care from a competent and courteous staff.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Meisinger is very thorough and pleasant.

Annual Well Woman Exam

unlike the MD’s there, she actually takes time to hear your concerns and talks through them providing you multiple options. She also seems sincerely genuine.

OB Care

Very nice ladies, very professional

Pessary Insertion / Removal

Very thorough and on time

Gynecological Exams

No problems at all. Quick visit. No concerns

Annual Well Woman Exam

Check in was smooth. I filled out paperwork and was immediately called back. Nurse was kind. I did not wait long before Dr came in. SHE IS AMAZING, kind, listens, makes me feel at ease in an unusual setting. Best Dr ever

Annual Well Woman Exam

Considerate and knowledgeable doctor!

Pessary Insertion / Removal

Staff are knowledgeable and kind.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Sanz is always highly professional and explains everything he is doing as he is doing it. I always feel completely at ease with him

Pessary Insertion / Removal

Dr. Larrabee is very patient and listens to me and tries every possible avenue to help me!

Pap Smear

Dr. Williamson was easy to talk to, understood my feelings about HRT, and gave me some valuable feedback and advice.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Everyone was so efficient and polite. Dr. Vera is the best!

Annual Well Woman Exam

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Offer to help complete paper work and explain everything that was gone to be done during the exams.