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Dr. Nilima Desai, MD

Dr. Nilima Desai, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Nilima Desai, MD is a family medicine physician in Brentwood, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from B. J. Medical College (BJMC) in 1996. She is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

1.6 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 1.6 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

2400 Balfour Rd Ste 201 Brentwood, CA 94513
Telehealth available
(925) 308-8112

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Desai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai

1.6
8 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
13%
13%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
13%
13%
1 star
75%
75%

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no empathy and no care
Has no empathy. For my first new patient appointment, she did nothing. Wasn't prepared, asked me nothing, had no empathy, no bedside manners, and said if you have any problems, let's set up another appointment. And my insurance charged me for $470 for this!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mrs. SD – Nov 02, 2023
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Not Good
Glad I moved providers.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 26, 2023
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Go elsewhere
Three words to describe the care I received from Dr. Desai: rude, dismissive, neglectful. If you need a referral for a specialist, this is the place to go because she won’t actually do anything else (except maybe tell you you’re fine and offer an anti-depressant).
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Ms. M – Jun 20, 2023
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Today my wife went to see doctor Desai for her physical exam and doctor said she will not do her physical in the first visit Because first visit is just for greeting and they charged $25 co pay to just greet. I have a question who pays money to greet a doctor. Is this a joke?? And doctor was so rude with my wife and my wife was told that she needs a psychiatrist.. psychiatrist for physical exam.. I don’t know who issues the license to doctor desai to practice. I request to cancel her license imm
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nilima Desai, MD is a family medicine physician in Brentwood, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from B. J. Medical College (BJMC) in 1996. She is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • B. J. Medical College (bjmc)

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office2400 Balfour Rd Ste 201 Brentwood, CA 94513
1

Practice

Muir Lab1505 Saint Alphonsus Way Alamo, CA 94507
2

Practice

John Muir Physician Network1450 Treat Blvd Walnut Creek, CA 94597
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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