photo of Ankit Desai, MD, FACS, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Ankit Desai, MD, FACS

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Areas of Expertise Include:

  • Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
  • Implant Based Breast Reconstruction
  • Body Contouring Surgery
  • Aesthetic Breast and Body Surgery
  • Facial Rejuvenation
  • BOTOX and Fillers

About the Doctor

Ankit R. Desai, MD, FACS, completed his residency in St. Louis. As a faculty member of Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, his primary area of focus is providing breast cancer reconstruction surgery. Dr. Desai diagnoses and treats a broad range of medical and aesthetic conditions, and his special interests include:

From the Doctor

I was born and raised in Jacksonville, where I attended the Bolles School. After leaving for a number of years, I returned with my lovely wife and now am the proud father of my two children. My family and I love traveling and spending time by the pool and when time permits, I enjoy playing golf.

As a physician, it has been my privilege to help so many women affected by breast cancer to improve their quality of life through breast reconstruction surgery. By tailoring surgical and non-surgical options to each patient’s specific desires and goals and by treating the whole patient, I am rewarded with the satisfaction of helping patients restore their self-confidence.

Being part of the Jacksonville community, giving back to the community has been an important part of my life, as I wish for my children to grow up in an even better Jacksonville than I did. I have served on the Board of Directors of the Susan G. Komen North Florida affiliate as well as being President of the organization. I also have supported Bosom Buddies, Pink Ribbon Symposium, as well as a number of other great programs helping women with early detection and finding a cure for breast cancer.

Specialties

  • Plastic Surgery

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Medical School

    Shands Hospital - Gainesville, FL

    1999 - 2003

  • Residency

    Saint Louis University - St. Louis, MO

    2003 - 2008

  • Bachelor of Science - University

    University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

    1998 - 1999

  • University

    Johns Hopkins University School of Engineering - Baltimore, MD

    1996 - 1998

  • Fellowship

    University of Alabama School of Medicine - Birmington, AL

    2008 - 2009

Hospital Affiliation

  • Baptist Medical Center Beaches
  • Baptist Medical Center South
  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Legal Practice Name

North Florida Surgeons P.A.