Ankita Desai

Ankita Desai, MD

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Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English, Spanish

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

Durham Women’s Clinic: Durham

209 East Carver Street
Durham, NC 27704
Phone: (919) 471-2273 Fax: (919) 479-0881

Durham Women’s Clinic: Raleigh

7780 Brier Creek Parkway
Suite 330
Raleigh, NC 27617
Phone: (919) 914-9000 Fax:

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:

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Fogleman is an excellent doctor she really cares about her patients. She explains everything to you so you can understand what's going on with you.

Review for Kelly Fogleman, MD, FACOG

Annual Well Woman Exam

I love Dr. Taavon. He's thorough professional and know how to make you feel comfortable. Most importantly he listens to his patients.

Review for Richard Taavon, MD, FACOG

Annual Well Woman Exam

Everything was great

Review for Miles Reeves, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Everyone in the office is so nice and helpful. You never have to wait long either.

Review for Andrea Torsone, MD

Breast Exam

My doctor was just the best

Review for Michelle Marinone, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

The doctor and nurse answered all questions I had

Review for Robert Wein, MD

Gynecological Problem Visit

Dr. Marinone always answers questions, follows up, and explains things well. I also like that she’s always relatable, but still maintains a level of professionalism.

Review for Michelle Marinone, MD

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

scheduling is easy, Dr Dyer is quick and listens to concerns

Review for Mai Nguyen Dyer, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Wright always goes above and beyond to hear any concerns, and discuss them thoroughly. He also cares about the whole patient, not just medical issues.

Review for John R. Wright Jr., MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

The staff was very friendly. The visit was a reasonable length of time.

Review for Hannah Miller, WHNP-BC

Office Visit / Follow-up

Dr. Barrett is sharp, attentive and listens. She makes sure you are taken care of!

Review for Katherine Barrett, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

My care provider was kind and professional. She made sure to be certain all my questions were answered and that I felt confident about any concerns I had.

Review for Robin Piper, DO

Annual Well Woman Exam

I felt listened too and was given several options for treatment if needed.

Review for Courtney Braswell, WHNP-BC

Prescription Medication / Rx Refill

Dr. Marsh spent a lot of time listening to me. I didn't get a pap smear bc it wasn't due yet.

Review for Jeane Marsh, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

I was very happy to receive answers to all my questions about my aging anatomy and sexual drive at age 78. Dr. Susan West has always been patient, kind and informative. I am very grateful she is my doctor. Her assistant was very kind as well.

Review for Susan West, MD

Office Visit / Follow-up

Dr. Bonpain provides thorough care and clear instructions for what I need to do at home. Always appreciate her kind and lighthearted approach yet serious information.

Review for Anne Bonpain, MD, FACOG

Annual Well Woman Exam

Waiting time to get checked-in, waiting for the physician to come to the exam room was minimal! Staff was helpful and kind. Dr. Briscoe was focused on me as a person and taking time to answer my concerns questions and offering multiple routes of solutions. Additionally preparing me for my first mammogram experience which I was to have immediately following my apt.

Review for Jenifer Briscoe, MD

Office Visit / Follow-up

Nan is amazing. So personable and always takes her time and I don’t feel rushed.

Review for Nan Nussman, FNP

Annual Well Woman Exam

I was greeted with a smile and checked in quickly! Everyone I interacted with was kind and professional. The phlebotomist was phenomenal and had a wonderful personality.

Review for Elizabeth McGrath, FNP-C

Annual Well Woman Exam

Exam felt rushed which is not bad- just different than I’m used to

Review for Stacey Olney, MD

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