Shailey Desai, MD
Treatment & Services
- Administration of Injectable Medications for Osteoporosis
- Adult Rheumatology
- Bone Density Testing
- Clinical Trials
- Cortisone Injections
- Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
- General Rheumatology
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections
- Immunoglobulin Infusion
- Immunotherapy
- Infusion Therapy
- Infusions of Biologic Agents on Site
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Joint Preservation Center
- Medical Management of Early Osteoarthritis
- Medication Management
- Musculoskeletal Evaluation
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Treatment for Joint Pain
- Orthobiologics
- Osteoporosis Diagnosis
- Rheumatology
- Steroid Injections
- Therapeutic Injections
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- Viscosupplementation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- AIDS
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthritis of the Hand
- Arthritis of the Hip
- Arthritis of the Knee
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Arthritis of the Thumb Base
- Arthritis of the Wrist
- Autoimmune Disease
- Autoinflammatory Syndromes
- Behcet's Disease
- Benign Hypermobility Joint Syndrome
- Buerger's Disease
- Bursitis
- Calcification Tendinitis
- Calcinosis
- Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Chondrocalcinosis (Pseudogout)
- Churg-Strauss Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Dermatomyositis
- Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Gout
- Gout Arthritis
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
- Hand Pain
- Hand Problems
- Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
- Hip Disorders
- Hip Pain
- HIV
- Immunodeficiency
- Immunosuppression
- Iritis
- Joint Pain
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Knee Pain
- Lupus
- Lupus Anticoagulant
- Lupus Nephritis
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Metabolic Diseases
- Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Impairments
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myositis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis in Men
- Osteoporosis Related to Cancer
- Paget's Disease
- Painful Joints
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Panuveitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Pseudogout
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Relapsing Polychondritis
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease
- Sacroiliitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleritis
- Scleroderma
- Shoulder Pain
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylitis
- Spondyloarthropathy
- Spondylosis
- Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis
- Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Temporal Arteritis
- Tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Trigger Finger
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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View All PlansAbout Shailey Desai, MD
Shailey Desai, MD, a board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in Rheumatologic and Immunologic Disease at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Desai received her bachelor's degree in Cell and Developmental Biology with a psychology minor cum laude at the University of Rochester. Having completed her degree a year early, she worked for the subsequent year at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, researching the effects of a neuroendocrine transcription factor. She then received her medical degree with a distinction in research from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Desai completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Michigan. During her fellowship, she pursued research studying cardiovascular risk factor management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Also during fellowship, she was the recipient of the Thomas D. Pallela Award For Excellence in Teaching in the Division of Rheumatology.
She currently serves on the American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology Item-Writing Task Force.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2013
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Michigan Health System
Rheumatology
Ann Arbor,
MI
2013
Residency - University of Michigan Health System
Internal Medicine
Ann Arbor,
MI
2011
Medical Education - University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Rochester,
NY
2008
Undergraduate - University of Rochester
Rochester,
NY
2003
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Research & Publications
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228 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
45 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 4, 2025
Dr Desai is very thorough and explains everything. She is just wonderful. Provides a comforting environment. She is very understanding. Listens to you.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025
Dr. Desai is very knowledgeable, courteous and easy to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone needing a rheumatologist.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Dr Desai is the best physician that I have received care from. She is thorough and very caring. I'm fortunate to have her as a Rheumatologist. -
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025
Dr Desai team is a good as she is, very caring.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
Dr. Desai was fantastic from start to finish!
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025
All of my interactions with Dr DeSai have been so positive. I've talked about her to many others.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025
The only reason I checked good instead of very good comparing to in person visit is because I enjoy interacting with Dr desai.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Desai provided a clear explanation of how we will deal with my problems in the future. She is a very likeable and well informed specialist and has given me excellent medical care in the time she has treated me.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025
Dr. Desai listens to understand and very willing to allow me to have a dialogue with her about a treatment plan and any questions I may have. In the big world of Cleveland Clinic, she made the visit feel personal.
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025
The Dr is very caring and listens to me about the issues I'm dealing with!
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025
I appreciate how quickly Dr. Desai and her staff respond to calls and my chart messages. Thank you.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025
Dr.Desai is professional and kind.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024
Dr. Desai is an amazing doctor. Very thorough in her care for me. Answered all my questions and concerns. Took the time to listen and guide me on next steps. Highly recommend Dr. Desai.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024
Cleveland Clinic provided me with fast turnaround on appt with Dr. Desai and quick turnaround on labs.
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2024
My doctor answered my questions to.my satisfaction .
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
First visit with her and immediately liked her and felt comfortable
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024
Excellent, caring, physician with good recommendations for future health plans
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024
Dr. DESAI is one of my favorites Dr. She has changed my life because she actually listened to me. She is my 5th Rheumatologist and I finally got the BEST. She is AMAZING
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024
Dr. Desai did not rush the appointment, listened well, and answered questions. I was probably more concerned about taking up too much of her time than she was. There is a lot to cover in a first appointment.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024
Can't remember if I did survey but Dr Desai is the best
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
Dr. Desai is the best
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Dr. Desai is an excellent physician! She is knowledgeable and empathetic.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
Dr. Desai showed concern for my problem, asked questions appropriately, and discussed plans for ongoing/future treatment. I felt that she gave full attention to to my concerns and explained present and follow up care.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
Shailey Desai Is one of the most Polite and courteous at her Job. She makes you aware of all steps and procedures that need to be done. One of the best in her field.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Online video call was not good. Dr DeSai called me and that was fine.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Dr called me and all was well.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr Desai truly cares about the welfare of her patients-taking time to educate and answer all questions.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Long time patient of Dr. Desai. She is very nice and provides excellent care. Her staff is very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
Dr Desai has been treating me for 12 years concerning my on going condition. She is so kind and caring. She is the best doctor for me regaring my autoimmune afflection
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024
Dr.Desai is a fabulous doctor who knows her stuff. So pleasant, helpful, great bed side manner, cheerful, pleasant etc. I'm glad she's my doctor !
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2024
Dr Desai really listens and is willing to accommodate my goals, rather than throwing education at the problem. I appreciate her willing ness to look at the problem from multiple angles and help me the way I want to be helped.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
I FINALLY got appointment with Dr Desai after expressing my disappointment that I only see her ever 15 months - seeing her nurse in between.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024
Great Doctor
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024
Very satisfied nice doctor
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024
Dr. Desai is an amazing doctor. I am thankful to have her.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
Dr. Desai is wonderful - very caring, great listening skills. I never feel rushed and always feel I have her undivided attention.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
My doctor was awesome. She took the time to listen to me. She took time to explain everything. If it wasn't for Dr. D ordering hip X-rays ( along with the usual hand, knees and ankles) as part of the rheumatoid work up, I would have never known that I have CAM deformities of both hips. Back in March of 2019 UPMC here in Pittsburgh where I live ordered the rheumatology blood work up and X-rays - but not of the hip! Dr. D was extremely thorough. I really appreciate that. She referred me to orthopedics and I have an appointment with Dr. Star on 09/11/24. Dr D is great!
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
Dr. Desi is amazing. She listens and remembers everything. Takes time to even ask about my family. I honestly feel she cares and they all make you feel so comfortable. I am never afraid to ask questions or voice my concerns. I absolutely feel care, respect and understanding from Dr. Desi
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Always a great experience with Dr Desai and staff
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Dr Desai is by far the most caring and patient doctor I've encountered in all my years being treated for my health issues. She listens to my concerns and gives sound advice and successful medical recommendations. It's nice to be seen and heard from a patient standpoint.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Dr Desai is outstanding.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024
Dr. Desai and everyone in her office are, kind,compassionate, and answer all of my questions.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
She is the best. Takes time to make sure everything is on track. Never feel rushed.
Reviewed on May 13, 2024
Dr Desai is very thorough and does not rush through the visit.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024
Dr. Desai is the best! She listens, guides & genuinely cares about me!