Neurology
Urvi Desai, MD
Director, Carolinas MDA Care Center
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Urvi Desai is a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular medicine and sleep medicine, focusing on acquired and hereditary neuromuscular disorders such as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), dysferlinopathy, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. She serves both adult and pediatric patient populations as di
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Neuromuscular Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Sleep Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Electromyography
Education & Training
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MS University), Baroda Medical College — MBBS, Class of 1988
- University of North Carolina Hospitals — Residency, Neurology, 1996-1999
- Neuromuscular Division, Dept of Neurology, UNC Chapel Hill — Fellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine and EMG
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Michael Reese Hospital) — Internship, Transitional/Internal Medicine, 1995-1996
Peer Recognition
- Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute — Researcher of the Year award
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association — Center Director of Excellence award
- Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation — Recognition
- Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America — Partners in MG Care Award
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Carolinas MDA Care Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Neuromuscular MedicineSleep Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
ALS & Motor Neuron DiseasePeripheral NeuropathySleep ApneaMuscular DystrophyAmyloidosisNeuromuscular Disease
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Cancer Medicine, Charlotte)
- Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
- Atrium Health Cleveland
- Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute
Languages
English, Hindi, Guarani
Experience
35+ years in practice