Dr. Mihir Desai

Dr. Mihir Desai, MD

Dr. Mihir Desai is a urologist at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, California. He is known for robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery, including kidney stone surgery.

Dr. Desai is a professor of urology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and part of the USC Institute of Urology. He trained in India, including at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital in Nadiad, and worked at Cleveland Clinic before moving to USC, where his work covers robotic reconstruction, kidney stones and urologic cancers.

About Dr. Mihir Desai – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Mihir Desai, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Robotic and endoscopic urology; kidney stones; upper urinary tract reconstruction; urologic oncology
• Current Role: Professor of Urology, Keck School of Medicine of USC; USC Institute of Urology
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English and Hindi (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Keck Medicine of USC
• Address: USC Institute of Urology, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1441 Eastlake Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033
• Phone: 323-865-3700 (USC Urology appointments)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: keckmedicine.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Mihir Desai:

• Kidney and ureteral stones (ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy)
• Ureteropelvic junction obstruction and upper tract reconstruction
• Kidney and prostate cancer
• Robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery

Education and training:

• Medical and Urology Training: Trained in India, including at Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad
• Further Training and Faculty Work: Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urological Institute before joining USC

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Urology (American Board of Urology); confirm current status with the ABU public diplomate lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Keck Hospital of USC; USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center; Keck School of Medicine of USC

Insurance

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Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Mihir Desai is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask Keck Medicine of USC’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Research in robotic surgery, kidney stone technology and surgical simulation
• Active in the Endourological Society and international surgical training

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Keck Medicine of USC physician profile (keckmedicine.org)
• NPPES NPI Registry
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Mihir Desai known for?

Dr. Mihir Desai is known for robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery, including kidney stone surgery.

Where does Dr. Mihir Desai practice?

He practices at Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles, California.

What conditions does Dr. Mihir Desai treat?

He focuses on kidney stones, upper urinary tract reconstruction and urologic cancers using robotic and endoscopic surgery.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Mihir Desai?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Keck Medicine of USC before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Keck Medicine of USC.