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Sohum Desai, MD, Neurosurgery, Progreso Lakes, TX, Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance

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Neurosurgery • Progreso Lakes, TX

Interventional Neuroradiology, Neurointerventional Surgery

Neurosurgeon at Office of Sohum Desai PA LLc

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Summary

  • Dr. Desai is a board-certified neurosurgeon whose clinical focus involves the treatment of cranial and spinal conditions. He currently serves a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Desai grew up in Edinburg, Texas and obtained his bachelors of science in Biology at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas. He earned his medical degree with honors at Texas A&M University Health Science Center in College Station, Texas. Dr. Desai then completed his neurosurgical residency at University of Texas Medical Branch. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Desai has published in peer-reviewed journals including Stroke, Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Neurosurgery.

    • Jesus' Story

    Read Jesus' story (page 3 of 9) who underwent a decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury and went on to make a full recovery.

    Jose's Story

    Jose suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured MCA aneurysm. He underwent a craniotomy for clipping with Dr Sohum Desai. Listen to his story here.

    Manuel's Story

    Listen to one of Dr. Desai's patient talk about his experience undergoing DBS for Parkinson's.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2010 - 2017
  • Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of Medicine
    Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Texas A&M University Kingsville
    Texas A&M University KingsvilleBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2004 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • William R Cheek Award Texas Children's Hospital, 2014
  • Presidential Award for Excellence in Community Outreach Texas A&M System, 2007

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Addressing Pandemic Needs, Telesurgery Surges. Think of It as Zoom for Surgeons
    Addressing Pandemic Needs, Telesurgery Surges. Think of It as Zoom for SurgeonsMarch 23rd, 2021
  • Texas Hospital Adds Robotic Imaging for Complex Spine Procedures
    Texas Hospital Adds Robotic Imaging for Complex Spine ProceduresMarch 1st, 2021
  • DHR Health Becomes Only Hospital South of San Antonio to Receive the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® as a Comprehensive Stroke Center – the Highest Designation for Hospitals
    DHR Health Becomes Only Hospital South of San Antonio to Receive the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® as a Comprehensive Stroke Center – the Highest Designation for HospitalsFebruary 17th, 2019
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Committees

  • Ad-hoc member, Finance Committee, Doctors' Hospital Renaissance 2019 - 2019
  • Ad-hoc member, Capital Expenditure Committee, Doctors' Hospital Renaissance 2018 - 2019
  • Member, Neuroscience Committee, Doctors Hospital Renaissance 2017 - 2019
  • Resident Member, GMEC External Training Site Review Subcommittee, University of Texas Medical Branch 2015 - 2017

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Sohum Desai, Dr. Sohum Desai, MD, Dr. S Desai