Prital Desai, MD – Psychiatrist in Santa Rosa, CA | Mindpath Health
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About
Dr. Prital Desai provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care with a strong foundation in public health. She emphasizes preventative and holistic approaches, addressing the root causes of mental health concerns rather than solely managing symptoms with medication. Dr. Desai prioritizes patient education, creating awareness about mental health conditions, and exploring both medication and non-medication treatment options to empower her patients in making informed choices. Outside work, Dr. Desai enjoys dancing, hiking, kayaking, reading, and quality time with family and friends.
Quick Facts
- Role: Psychiatrist, Physician (MD)
- Gender: Female
- Works with: Children, adolescents, adults
- Languages: English
- Location: 141 Stony Cir STE 155 Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Education & Certifications
- Fellowship – University of Virginia Health System
- Residency – Saint Elizabeths Hospital
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) – BJ Medical College
- Masters of Public Health (MPH) – California State University, Long Beach
- Board Certification: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Board Certification: Psychiatry – American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Location & Telehealth Availability
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Sees patients in person in Santa Rosa, Sunnyvale at:
141 Stony Cir STE 155 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 - Offers online appointments for patients located anywhere in California
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Co-occuring conditions
- Compulsive gambling
- Conduct/disruptive disorders
- Eating disorders
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- LGBTQIA+
- Phobias
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Women’s mental health
What patients are saying
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I appreciate my psychiatrist. I feel she cares about helping me improve.
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I felt heard and respected.
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My Dr Desai was incredibly attentive during my virtual session. She created a very comfortable and non- judgmental space for me to speak openly. I particularly appreciated how she validated my feelings and offered actionable strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Prital Desai is a psychiatrist with Mindpath Health in Santa Rosa, California. Her profile lists the Santa Rosa office location at 141 Stony Cir, STE 155, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.
Prital Desai’s areas of focus include anxiety, depression, major depressive disorder (MDD), panic attacks/disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress management, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleep problems, and psychiatric consultation.
Prital Desai works with children and adolescents, and adults.
Prital offers medication management.
Prital Desai’s office is located at 141 Stony Cir, STE 155, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.
Prital Desai’s profile lists English as her language.
The clinician page includes a “Schedule Now” option for booking with Mindpath Health.
Prital Desai top insurers are Adventist Health, Aetna, Alameda Alliance, Alignment Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Blue Cross Commercial, Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage Plan, Anthem Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon/Beacon Health Options, Cigna, ComPsych, First Health, Health Net, Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ), HMC, Humana Commercial, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan, Magellan, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental, Networks by Design, Northern Kaiser, Optum / UBH, Partnership HealthPlan of California, Scripps Health Plan, Sharp Health Plan, SimpleBehavioral fka Halcyon, Sutter, TRICARE, United Healthcare, and Wellfleet Student Plan.