Ankita Desai

Ankita Desai, MD

Overall patient rating:

Book Appointment Durham Women’s Clinic

Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English, Spanish

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

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

She was an excellent provider and very thorough!

OB Care

Doctor was very personable and understanding. He was also knowledgeable.

COVID / Flu / RSV Testing

Always kind, compassionate, practical treatment

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Segal was very patient with me, and took care to personal our visit by asking me about my overall wellness and lifestyle. I felt heard, cared for, and equipped with helpful information to keep my health a main priority.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Teri is the best!

Routine Pregnancy / Prenatal Appointment

Angie was super calming, reassuring and nice! She made me feel comfortable and answered any and all questions I had! She also made me feel heard!

Annual Well Woman Exam

She was very intuned to what I was saying. She noticed some irritated in my nose. She took time to look. She's not ENT, but she cared enough to look. She cares for her patients. I do know that.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Erin has an excellent “bedside manner”. She is very thorough, friendly, down-to-earth and professional. I never feel rushed. She helps with the anxiety of my annual visit with her calm demeanor.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Everyone was very professional and nice. Anne and her nurse have a wonderful way of making you feel relaxed and care for.

Gynecological Ultrasound / Sonogram

The ultrasound technician took the pictures with minimal patient discomfort. Dr D Andrea Was very thorough Discussing the results and formulating a follow up strategy to alleviate the problem

Annual Well Woman Exam

As always love this office for being on time and treating patients well and Dr barbee is the best. I can always trust her to listen and take issues seriously.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Walsh spoke to me in a friendly, concerned, down to earth, to the point manner. In a language I understood. Took her time examining and explaining what she was doing, ask if I had concerns, and listened emphatically and responded.

OB Care

The doctor was very knowledgeable and made me feel extremely comfortable. One of my favorite doctors at the practice!

Endometrial Biopsy

She is very friendly and explain me everything

Annual Well Woman Exam

Always treated with respect, never felt rushed or insignificant. Answered all my questions with understandable language.

Annual Well Woman Exam

I had my 1st appointment with Dr . Taavon when I was 27 ... I am now 55 . He is the kindest most professional doctor I have had the pleasure to go to . I went to him due to infertility, I have the pleasure of loving my 25 year old daughter.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Booth is wonderful. She always takes the time to update me on any exams I am due for & she listens to me about my concerns.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Staff was nice as always

Annual Well Woman Exam

The staff are very nice and kept me informed of everything that was going to happen.

Blood Draw

Clean professional office. Dr. Williamson is thorough and listens.