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Brena (Shah) Desai, MD, Pediatrics, Flushing, NY

Brena Manish (Shah) Desai MD

Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders


Board-Certified Pediatrician · USCIS Civil Surgeon · Flushing Queens NY · 25 Years

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  • 157-15 46th AvenueFlushing, NY 11355

  • Phone+1 718-445-3029

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Summary

  • Dr. Brena M. Desai, MD, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician with over 25 years of experience caring for children and adolescents in Flushing, Queens, New York. A graduate of N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, she completed her residency in Pediatrics at Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Desai's practice, Desai Pediatrics PC, was recognised by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home from 2012 to 2015 — a designation reflecting the highest standards of coordinated, whole-patient care. She is a USCIS-designated Civil Surgeon, fully authorised to perform immigration medical examinations for green card applicants. Dr. Desai is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and Cohen Children's Medical Center. She speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Spanish, serving the diverse families of Flushing and Queens. She is currently accepting new patients. Call (718) 445-3029.

Education & Training

  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
    Flushing Hospital Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2002
  • N.H.L Municipal Medical College
    N.H.L Municipal Medical CollegeClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2028
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Designated Civil Surgeon for Immigration Medical Examinations
    USCIS Civil SurgeonDesignated Civil Surgeon for Immigration Medical Examinations

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Voted Best Pediatrician in Queens, NY Opencare, 2015
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2012-2015

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Gujarati, Spanish

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