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treat her patients.
“I believe in what I do, but a
lot of times we don’t have the
tools for dealing with certain
things,” she said. “Like chronic
pain, we really don’t have a lot
of good choices. We give out pills
and that’s it. I think some of the
Eastern philosophies — they have
other modalities — other herbs,
and they tend to work.”
When Desai is not tending
to patients, she enjoys curling
up with a book, walking on the
beach, spending time with family
and friends and relaxing at home
with her two dogs, Cyndi and
Adam. Her patients have taught
her a lot about living and reprioritizing
what is important.
She applies those lessons to her
daily life.
“I try to stay centered and in
the moment, so I can enjoy life
fully and completely,” she said.
“When I feel unbalanced, to get
back on track, I remind myself
that I don’t want to have any
regrets at the end. That’s what
keeps me balanced.” Dr. Desai goes over a patient’s chart with medical staff members Elizabeth Senator and Lourdes Arias.
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