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WakeMed Apex Healthplex
120 Healthplex Way, Suite 204
Apex , NC 27502

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7:00am - 3:00pm
Primary Care - Apex

WakeMed Cary Hospital

1900 Kildaire Farm Road
Cary , NC 27518

About Me

Dr. Amrita Parikh-Desai is a board-certified internal medicine physician with extensive experience in preventive medicine, women's health, and management of various acute and chronic complex medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma, COPD, thyroid disorders and osteoporosis. She strongly believes in providing compassionate care to all her patients and places a strong emphasis on patient education and helping her patients achieve their goals towards a healthier life.

Dr. Parikh-Desai earned her medical degree from Government Medical College in Nagpur, India, and completed her internal medicine residency at Queens Hospital Center of Jamaica in New York, which is affiliated with the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Parikh-Desai has been in private practice since 1994, when she moved to North Carolina. A member of the American College of Physicians®, North Carolina Medical Society, she has worked in private practice, as well as inpatient hospital care. For two years, Dr. Parikh-Desai served as the sole provider at Pinnacle Internal Medicine in Raleigh, after which she joined The Cary Internal Medicine & Diabetes Center in 2006, prior to joining WakeMed Primary Care in 2013.

In her spare time, Dr. Parikh-Desai enjoys spending time with her family, painting, reading, music, yoga, traveling and volunteering at community health fairs.

Education

Medical School:
Government Medical College in Nagpur, India

Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine

Residency:
Queens Hospital Center, Jamaica, N.Y.

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(346 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

174 Reviews

09/28/2023

Great service

09/23/2023

Attention and concern

09/23/2023

Very little waiting. Glad to have labs done on site.

09/19/2023

Doctor Desai is a wonderful, thoughtful and has helped me a lot. I am so thankful that she is my doctor.

09/18/2023

Caring insightful listening and explaining options

09/15/2023

I have no complaints at all about Dr Desai and all staff of WakeMed. I fell important and cared for.

08/07/2023

Dr. Parikh-Desai is always excellent!

08/07/2023

Dr Desai is always outstanding

08/05/2023

Dr. Desai is awesome. She’s thoughtful, caring, considerate, understanding. She’s an excellent provider and I’ll continue seeing her and recommending her.

08/05/2023

All staff I had contact with were awesome

08/04/2023

Everything was excellent, especially Dr Desai, she is thorough and very knowledgeable, and always on top of my overall health

08/03/2023

Overall everything went well

08/22/2023

Dr. Desai works very hard. She is an excellent doctor. She needs some breaks in my opinion.

08/17/2023

I have been going to that office for 6 plus years - mostly when issues arise but ever few yrs get labs etc done and Dr Parikh-Desai is definitely a great Dr that shows concern and true care for her patients- even just meeting her - she has taken time - that makes a statement itself and her approach made you feel comfortable! The other doctors that I saw there prior did not even come close - it always seemed rushed and not really there - just get to next patient. So for myself I am very grateful that I was able to get to see her the day I needed a good Dr.

08/15/2023

I appreciated the time that Dr. Desai spent with me asking questions and answering my questions.

08/10/2023

Great

08/10/2023

Dr. Amrita and her nurse continue to be helpful and caring.

07/09/2023

Dr. Desai is an amazing Dr. She listens, snd that’s rare. She doesn’t just tell you what to do she involves you in your own treatment and explains to you the best course of action. She’s an excellent doctor and I would never go to anyone else. I trust her implicitly.

07/04/2023

The entire process of calling for an appointment to the end was both professional and simple.

07/03/2023

The doctor's attention to my welfare and my voiced concerns was exceptional.

07/03/2023

Dr DeSi very good. Took her time was very helpful and referred me to a specialist.

07/29/2023

Everything is good

07/27/2023

Dr. Amarita- Desai is a vey caring and skillful physician. She is not happy until her patients get better.

07/26/2023

Dr. Desai's empathy makes all the difference. She is also very smart & share her knowledge with the patient (myself in this case). I feel comfortable discussing my medical concerns with her. That rapport is priceless!

07/26/2023

Dr. Desai is an excellent physician and very trustworthy. She always takes the time to explain everything and work with me on my care plan. One of the best physicians I have ever had.

07/24/2023

Dr Desai is very interested in her patients, she listens and explains so you understand what's going on with you and your body, so when you leave her office you are little less stressed about whatever your health problems are

07/24/2023

The staff is courteous and friendly and the facility is neat and clean. Dr. Desai is amazing!

07/24/2023

I hope Dr Desai never retires. She is an excellent doctor.

07/17/2023

Process was seemless

07/11/2023

Dr. Parikh-Desai has been my Doctor for years. I will stay with WakeMed Primary as long as she remains a Doctor in the practice. She is an amazing, caring Doctor. She is very careful with my health. I trust her completely.

07/10/2023

Dr Desai is very thorough and caring Excellent physician.

07/10/2023

Dr. Parikh-Desai asked me about my symptoms and when I finished she immediately explained about the diagnosis and directions on treatment. She was very thorough and patient in answering my questions. Before the appointment ended, the pharmacy reached out that they had received the order from Dr. Desai. Pretty amazing how quickly she sent that order!

07/01/2023

Doctor Desai is the best!!

06/09/2023

Dr Desai is very knowledgeable and thorough.

06/08/2023

Over all visit was great

06/08/2023

Dr. Parikh-Desai treats me as if I am family. She spends time discussing all alternatives. and medications.

06/07/2023

Dr. Desai is a particularly fine doctor. She focuses on the patient with intelligence and compassion. She is a superb physician.

06/30/2023

Great communication

06/03/2023

The staff was very accommodating.

06/03/2023

Dr. Desai is a wonderful caring doctor

06/29/2023

I was wondering whether I should come in person or just have a video chat with Dr. Desai. She was so thorough and helpful with the things I needed from her. I was really glad that I saw her in person. She is a lovely person and caring Dr. and I have followed her all around Cary for almost 20 years.

06/26/2023

Dr. Desai is an outstanding physician. She is very knowledgeable and thorough.

06/24/2023

Dr Desai performs at the highest professional level. She has the utmost level of care & concern for her patients.

06/21/2023

Taking a look at her ability to inquire all possibilities of what the problem or problems might be concerning my health issues. Thank you for her time, support,and advice to aid me in my difficult situations and time. Her professionalism is outstanding.

06/19/2023

Professional, undeserving, devoted to patient,.

06/16/2023

Dr. Desai is outstanding!!!

06/15/2023

Amareta and her staff are all excellent care givers.

06/15/2023

I am having a bit of a problem with the term "Excellent". The visit was very good, everybody was very friendly and helpful. As I expected. I was very satisfied.

06/01/2023

My Dr is really care and focus on my medical condition.

06/01/2023

Dr Amrita Parikh Desai is an excellent Dr. She is very knowledgable and respectful, she listens to my questions and I get all the answers to my satisfactions,

05/31/2023

Dr. Desai is the best primary care physician I have ever met. I am an orthopedic surgeon and can truly Attest to her commitment to medicine and her patients. Dr. Desai would call me over the weekend with test results, call physicians to facilitate appointments and then follow up after my consultation. She is the PCP for my staff in the office and they think she is amazing as well. I would recommend her to any patient seeking a primary care physician. The greatest compliment I can give is that she is more vested in your health and well being than you are at times.

05/31/2023

Service

04/08/2023

Dr Parikh-Desai is AWESOME!!!

04/06/2023

Efficiency in moving me directly into an exam room from the waiting room because of my cough. Dr. Desai’s friendliness and caring.

04/06/2023

Dr. Desai interest in me and ny care.

04/04/2023

Dr. Desai is top notch. I Highly recommended her .

04/04/2023

Dr. Desai is an outstanding and knowledgeable and caring doctor.

04/03/2023

Doctor Desai is wonderful and very caring.

04/03/2023

Dr. Desai always makes me feel comfortable and encourages me to speak up about any issues that might be bothering me. I have received excellent care since I have been seeing her since I arrived last [].

04/27/2023

Yes. Appreciated tha Dr advised additional lab test sinc lab corps did not complete necessary test.

04/27/2023

Very compassionate. Did not seem rushed.

04/25/2023

All good.

04/23/2023

Great experience with the amazing team starting from registration, then to medical assistant Kim who took time to really ask questions regarding my visit. Dr. Desai was very excellent provider as she explained well without any rush. She even sent message regarding the lab works in my wakechart app. Excellent experience in general.

04/21/2023

Everything and Dr Desai is the best

04/20/2023

I am comfortable and contented with Dr Desai.

04/02/2023

Highly recommend Dr Desai

03/09/2023

Dr. Amrita is always excellent. She comes across as caring and patient. She is never rushed.

03/09/2023

I like and trust Dr. Desai! Very knowledgeable and thorough. Thank you for your care!

03/09/2023

Please never drop United Health Care from co carafe plans again! I love everything about the WakeMed system and missed it when I couldn’t be seen here! Thank you

03/04/2023

The staff was very friendly.

03/31/2023

Dr Desai is very caring

03/31/2023

Dr.Desai is outstanding. She makes WakeMed an excellent care facility.Without her WakeMed would be just another office. Dr. Desai is an extraordinary Dr. Of course she knowledgeable, smart but SHE LISTENS. That’s her strength. She cares snd treats the whole person. Drs. don’t listen anymore they prescribe snd shuffle you out as fast as they canDr Desai never does that. She spends whatever it takes and that s rare. So yes I would recommend WakeMed because of Dr A Desai.She epitomizes what a good doctor should be.

03/31/2023

It was a good experience without any issues. Enjoyed the visit with the doctor and the staff.

03/27/2023

Dr. Desai's communication skills.

03/27/2023

Love love love Dr Desai! She is kind, caring and listens

03/27/2023

Dr. Desai is awesome. She cares about her patients. She’s kind and listens. Then offers medical advice based on her patient and the most optimal medical care.

03/24/2023

The medical assistant, Lawrence was very gentle and compassionate.

03/24/2023

The staff is very nice and very friendly. I hope they stay the course.

03/24/2023

Dedicated doctors and supporting staff.

03/23/2023

Dr. A. DeSai always compassionately professional. Always listens. She has my complete confidence. I trust her to what’s best for me.

03/20/2023

Every time I speak with Dr Desai she is able to give me good advice and explains things to me so that I understand what is going on. She is caring and professional.

03/02/2023

Dr DESAI is very prompt caring and thorough. I trust her completely.

03/02/2023

The doctor is very detailed and knowledgeable

03/02/2023

Dr. Desai is a blessing in my life. She is attentive to my medical needs and takes the time to explain everything!!! I genuinely feel like she cares about my health and will provide the best care.

03/16/2023

Dr.Amita S.Parikh-Desai And teem work are Excellent. Thanks !!!

03/16/2023

Dr Desai takes the extra time to listen and explain which is very important to me.

03/13/2023

Dr Desai is my doctor. She seems invested in my health details. I am healthier thanks to Dr Desai’s care.

03/13/2023

Overall everything was great.

03/13/2023

Everything is top level Dr Desai’s concern and caring is constantly shown. She is great!

03/13/2023

I feel that Dr. Desai is the best Primary Care Physician I could have asked for.

03/10/2023

Excellent understanding

02/09/2023

Overall good

02/09/2023

I am happy with the ease of setting up appointments and requesting prescription refills on MyChart. I am pleased with the quick lab results as well.

02/09/2023

Yes Dr Parikh-Desai. Dr Parikh-Desai is a fantastic listener. She was very thorough and seems very genuine. I am very happy to say that I am glad that she was available for me to have as a new primary care physician. My first impression is a very good one. Thanks to her I now have a better understanding of what is occurring with my healthcare.

02/07/2023

Dr. Amrita Desai's willingness to share her time and expertise with me is one of her most outstanding characteristics. She never rushes through an exam or office visit. She knows me and knows my medical history, my strengths and weaknesses and consistently searches for avenues of relief for me to pursue! I am certainly not a "spring chicken" and I would assume that many physicians would determine that I am nearing the end of my life and thus not take the time or effort to search for strategies to make me more comfortable. I really appreciate having Dr. Desai as my Primary Care Physician!

02/04/2023

The professional way in doing the job.

02/03/2023

I hope you realize that Dr Parikh-Desai is remarkable. Caring. Knows her craft to the highest level. I would go to no one else!

02/28/2023

Dr Amrita Desai is amazing . The depth of her knowledge is fantastic and her explanations are very easy to follow and makes being compliant very easy. I feel fortunate that Dr Desai is my primary care doctor .

02/27/2023

I appreciate Dr. Desai and her wonderful care.

02/27/2023

While in the waiting room, the receptionist gave us all bottles of water as they were a little behind..

02/23/2023

Overall experience was good.

02/21/2023

Dr. desai is amazing!! Excellent patient care and compassion. Best doctor ever. I have referred many family members and friends to her. Please make sure she is recognized for her outstanding patient care.

02/20/2023

Dr Desai and MA Tamika were both excellent, personable, and professional.

02/20/2023

Dr.Desai is very patient and kind; so was the staff.

02/16/2023

Yes .. I appreciated Dr. Desai’s input regarding my diet

02/11/2023

Doctor always shows great understanding.

02/01/2023

Dr. Desai is the most through Primary Care physician that I have ever encountered in the United States.

12/08/2022

Dr. Desai is always EXCELLENT. As healthcare has significantly degraded over the past 10-15 years due to corporate style management and insurance dictates that restrict doctors, Dr. Desai remains a doctor who treats her patients as the customers they are. I love her! And feel fortunate that I found her!!!

12/08/2022

Dr. A. DeSai is always courteous and respectful. Her knowledge and manner over the years has given me reassurance and confidence. She always listensHer compassion is always shown. She is awesome

12/08/2022

Dr. Desai is knowledgeable, professional and a most caring physician. She gives excellent care to this patient.

12/06/2022

Just the caring and making sure I was in best of health

12/06/2022

Dr. Desai, Explained everything that encompassed all my concernes.

12/06/2022

Dr. Desai is a wonderful doctor. She listens and is caring.

12/05/2022

Dr. DeSai is a caring, knowledgeable physician.

12/26/2022

Dr Parikh goes above and beyond in making the patient feel less stressed. The lab is also very efficient.

12/25/2022

I had a [ ] event while in the Drs office and all the staff stepped in taking my blood pressure several times, discussing the problem and giving me a [Rx]. They made sure I was in good shape before letting me drive home.

12/23/2022

dr dessai very smart dr n easy to talk to

12/23/2022

The entire in office experience was great. . Such caring and courteous people

12/21/2022

Dr. Desai is the most attentive thorough doctor I have ever had. She is honestly the best!

12/21/2022

Very please the visit

12/02/2022

Dr. Desai

12/02/2022

I’ve been seeing Dr DeSai for six years and she takes excellent care of me.

12/02/2022

Dr Desai showed reassurance concerning future out patient testing and provided direction on home health monitoring. In addition she quickly put in needed GI consult with my prior GI provider concerning for specific health assessment. World would be a better place with more caring and on target and timely health care coordination that Dr Desai provides.

12/02/2022

Both MA and Dr. Amrita Desai we’re on time, caring and courteous.

12/19/2022

professional and friendly

12/19/2022

The wait time to see the Dr was not long

12/19/2022

None. Everything was fine.

12/17/2022

Dr. Amrita

12/16/2022

Everyone was polite and attentive. Overall it was a very good experience. This was a first time visit with this doctor

12/11/2022

Dr. Desai continues to provide great care.

12/10/2022

My experience everything was very good.

11/08/2022

Overall excellent

11/08/2022

Dr Parikh-Desai is outstanding. I will follow her if she moves. Great caring and thorough doctor.

11/08/2022

Everything was excellent

11/28/2022

Scheduling and check in was easy and quick. Staff was cordial. Dr. Desai is always very nice, listens and takes the time to address any concerns.

11/27/2022

Dr. Desai always spend enough time and try to understand the issue and explain probable cause. She is caring and always helpful. I feel comfortable talking about the health problems I have with confidence that she will provide solution or referral which will help resolve the problem.

11/26/2022

Just what I expect.

11/25/2022

I am very lucky to have found doctor Desai. She is very thoughtful!

11/22/2022

All great

11/22/2022

Dr Dessai is one outstanding knowledgeable physician. Me and my spose are very happy with her and when needed will see Dr [ ]. TO be honest the other two internist's i have tried i am not thrilled about. But Dr Dessair is smart, easy to talk to, she always gets back to us via my chart. I give her an A+++++++++++++++. Her immediate staff is great too. It can be difficult to get an apt with her if its urgent, but usualy i am able to get in after sending a note to her or to her staff. I think she is just one outstanding pphysician and you should be greatful to have her in your group

11/22/2022

Dr. Desai is a very caring physician.

11/22/2022

Always outstanding !

11/17/2022

Dr. Desai was not rushed to get through the exam,spent time listening.

11/14/2022

Felt that Dr. Desai really listened to my concerns and followed through with a few things that need to be done as they haven’t been for awhile…

11/14/2022

The communication by Dr Desai

11/14/2022

The physician Dr Amrita Desai excellent and outstanding

11/14/2022

Concern and care provided by Dr Desai were outstanding.

11/12/2022

Dr. Parikh Desai has always been very thorough. She is quote good at prescribing tests and care by other members of the Wake team when needed. Also, at times she has taken the time contacted me to discuss tests and care options.

11/11/2022

Rapport with Dr. Desai.

10/09/2023

Thank you!

10/09/2023

I’ve been seeing Dr. DeSai for seven years and she takes great care of me!

10/06/2023

Dr. Desai is by far the best doctor I’ve ever seen. She is prepared for the visit and provides excellent care. She thoroughly discusses topics so you can understand everything. She’s an exceptional physician!

10/30/2023

Dr. Desai is so wonderful, she explains everything and involves me in every decision. She has great customer service and her listening skills are excellent

10/03/2023

The concern and patience with which Dr Desai listened, explained, and provided professional care and recommended treatments.

10/03/2023

Excellent service

10/26/2023

Dr. Desai is amazing! She listens to her patients and truly cares. On top of things. I would recommend her to family and friends.

10/26/2023

Dr. Desai is just the very best.

10/24/2023

Dr Desai is in my opinion an outstanding Doctor. She is incredibly caring and sensitive to her patients needs. She is very thorough in her examination and explanation of my issues. I have full trust and faith in her as my doctor .

10/23/2023

Dt Amrita Desai

10/02/2023

Dr Amrita Parikh-Desai is always so professional, knowledgeable, caring and supportive. She provides excellent medical care for me as a patient.

10/19/2023

Attention and concern

10/17/2023

As always, Dr Desai is personable and interested in all issues.

10/16/2023

The care shown

10/16/2023

Dr. Parish-Desai was very caring and very thorough. 10/10

10/12/2023

Careful

10/10/2023

I would say that Dr Amrita Desai is very caring professional. The best doctor I have ever had in my life time. BTW I am a senior citizen and have had many doctors during my lifetime.

10/10/2023

Dr. Parikh-Desai is a good listener. Even though we disagree about Covid vaccination she is very respectful of my opinion.

10/10/2023

Doctor Perikh’s professionalism

10/10/2023

First time visit! Very impressed with the care and attention!

01/28/2023

She was patient and thorough. We appreciate Dr. Desai very much. She is a wonderful person and doctor.

01/23/2023

She’s always good with my issues

01/23/2023

Dr. Amrita Parikh-Desai is an excellent physician! She is professional yet personable. She is very knowledgeable and explains everything AND includes me in the discussion of my health and care. She respects me and my input. Outstanding care!

01/15/2023

Often times when visiting a doctor you are provided with so much information which can be overwhelming. I was especially appreciative of the hard copy of “After Visit Summary” Dr. Desai provided to me. I now have this summary to refer back to at my convenience. Dr. Desai also mentioned that if I had any additional questions to please call her office. Dr. Desai and staff are kind, caring, and professional.

01/10/2023

She was very welcoming and listened to the concerns I had