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Parag Desai, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. He serves as the Unit Based Medical Director of the CT Surgery Intensive Care Unit at Temple University Hospital and as Associate Program Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship program. Dr. Desai specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care and Pulmonology, with clinical and research focus on advanced respiratory conditions and critical care interventions.
- Professor, Clinical Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
- Unit Based Medical Director, CT Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Temple University Hospital
- Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Education:
- MD, New Jersey Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ
- Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Desai's research interests center on advanced lung disease and cardiac dysfunction, with a strong emphasis on critical care applications of ultrasound and echocardiography in the ICU. His work explores mechanical ventilation strategies and the management of septic shock, contributing to improved outcomes in critically ill patients. He is also involved in clinical initiatives such as the Post-COVID Recovery Clinic, aimed at supporting long-haulers with persistent respiratory symptoms.
Dr. Desai has been consistently recognized as a Top Doctor in Pulmonary Disease by Philadelphia magazine from 2019 to 2025, reflecting his high patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. His patient care philosophy emphasizes clear communication, compassion, and shared decision-making, as evidenced by strong patient satisfaction ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5.
He is an active member of professional societies including the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Thoracic Society. Dr. Desai contributes to medical education as a fellowship program leader and faculty educator at Temple University, shaping the next generation of pulmonary and critical care specialists.
His clinical practice spans multiple locations, including the Temple Lung Center in Philadelphia and Temple Health Oaks in Phoenixville, PA. While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, his leadership roles and clinical expertise indicate a strong integration of research, education, and patient-centered care.
