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Adjunct rank detailsVrunda Desai, MD, FACOG
Associate Professor Adjunct of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive SciencesDownloadHi-Res Photo
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Associate Professor Adjunct of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
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Vrunda Bhavsar Desai M.D. is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Desai is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn with fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery. Her special interests include advanced gynecological surgical techniques, general gynecology and menopausal care. Her research interests are focused on examining and improving efficiency and outcomes of gynecological care.
Last Updated on April 07, 2025.
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Education & Training
- Fellowship
- Hofstra North Shore–LIJ School of Medicine (2011)
- Residency
- New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical School (2010)
- MD
- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2006)
- BA
- Rutgers University (2003)
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Xiao Xu, PhD, MA
Cary P Gross, MD
Erica Spatz, MD, MHS
Linda Fan, MD, FACOG
Harlan Krumholz, MD, SM
Jeph Herrin, PhD
53Publications
633Citations
Publications
2026
Pain Perception During Placement of a Copper Intrauterine Device Using a Single-Hand Insertion Device
Dunsmoor-Su R, Pandolfi E, Audette C, Desai V, McKain L, Mays M. Pain Perception During Placement of a Copper Intrauterine Device Using a Single-Hand Insertion Device. North American Proceedings In Gynecology And Obstetrics - Supplemental 2026 DOI: 10.54053/001c.156144.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntrauterine device insertionCopper intrauterine deviceIntrauterine devicePain scoresPlacement attemptsMean pain scoreMulticenter clinical studyPerception of painPatient’s pain toleranceTenaculum placementUterine soundingCervical dilatationParous patientsSpeculum placementNo significant differencePain perceptionUterine positionInsertion attemptsPerceived PainSub-analysisClinical studiesPatient characteristicsPainPatientsPain tolerance
2025
Physician-level variability in adopting opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention at the time of hysterectomy
Xu X, Desai V, Gross C, Spatz E, Pollack C, Wright J. Physician-level variability in adopting opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer prevention at the time of hysterectomy. International Journal Of Gynecological Cancer 2025, 36: 102769. PMID: 41274017, PMCID: PMC12799303, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.102769.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpportunistic salpingectomyPatient race/ethnicityPhysician-level variablesOvarian cancer riskOvarian cancer preventionNon-pregnant patientsUrban/rural locationCancer riskHospital sizeMarital statusPremier Healthcare DatabaseSmoking statusHealthcare databasesCancer preventionMedicaid patientsTeaching hospitalPhysiciansBenign indicationsFallopian tubeInpatient hysterectomySurgical routePatient ageHysterectomy practiceSalpingectomyHysterectomyPhysician-level variability in opportunistic salpingectomy uptake at the time of hysterectomy for ovarian cancer prevention.
Xu X, Desai V, Gross C, Spatz E, Pollack C, Wright J. Physician-level variability in opportunistic salpingectomy uptake at the time of hysterectomy for ovarian cancer prevention. JCO Oncology Practice 2025, 21: 38-38. DOI: 10.1200/op.2025.21.10_suppl.38.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysician-level variablesGroup of physiciansOvarian cancer preventionRisk-adjusted ratesOpportunistic salpingectomyCancer preventionAmerican CollegeInpatient hysterectomyOS useNon-clinical factorsSociety of Gynecologic OncologyOvarian cancerGeographical inequalitiesHealthcare databasesRates of OSMedicaid patientsElevated riskTeaching hospitalLogistic regressionPremier Healthcare DatabasePhysiciansLatent groupsOvarian preservationPremenopausal patientsFallopian tubePhysician variation in adopting opportunistic salpingectomy at the time of postpartum and interval sterilization for ovarian cancer risk reduction
Yoh K, Desai V, Gross C, Spatz E, Pollack C, Wright J, Xu X. Physician variation in adopting opportunistic salpingectomy at the time of postpartum and interval sterilization for ovarian cancer risk reduction. Gynecologic Oncology 2025, 202: 1-13. PMID: 40934858, PMCID: PMC12483145, DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2025.08.033.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricConceptsOpportunistic salpingectomyInterval sterilizationRisk-adjusted ratesPhysician adoptionOvarian cancer risk reductionAssociated with lower oddsRates of OSCancer risk reductionPremier Healthcare DatabaseGroup of physiciansGroup-based trajectory modelingProportion of black patientsPostpartum sterilizationTubal sterilizationPhysician variationPatient ageLower oddsRural/urban locationSurgical volumeHealthcare databasesBlack patientsInequitable accessPattern of uptakePatientsPhysiciansPhysician Peer Influence on Salpingectomy Uptake for Tubal Sterilization and Ovarian Cancer Prevention
Xu X, Long J, Pollack C, Desai V, Gross C, Spatz E, Wright J. Physician Peer Influence on Salpingectomy Uptake for Tubal Sterilization and Ovarian Cancer Prevention. JAMA Network Open 2025, 8: e2532998. PMID: 40982280, PMCID: PMC12455378, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.32998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsRetrospective cohort studyOpportunistic salpingectomyPeer physiciansInterval sterilizationPostpartum sterilizationTubal sterilizationFallopian tubeClaims dataPhysician patient-sharing networksOvarian cancer riskPatient-sharing networksOvarian cancer preventionInsurance claims dataCesarean deliveryCancer riskProphylactic removalMain OutcomesSalpingectomyCancer preventionCohort studyPeer influenceOperating surgeonPostpartumPhysiciansPatientsOpportunistic salpingectomy at the time of hysterectomy: Influence of patient sharing among physicians
Xu X, Long J, Pollack C, Desai V, Gross C, Spatz E, Schwartz P, Wright J. Opportunistic salpingectomy at the time of hysterectomy: Influence of patient sharing among physicians. Gynecologic Oncology 2025, 200: 298. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2025.04.418.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeer influence on physicians in adopting opportunistic salpingectomy for sterilization
Wright J, Xu X, Long J, Pollack C, Desai V, Gross C, Spatz E, Schwartz P. Peer influence on physicians in adopting opportunistic salpingectomy for sterilization. Gynecologic Oncology 2025, 200: 170-171. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2025.04.210.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOverall and physician-level variability in trends of salpingectomy for interval sterilization
Yoh K, Desai V, Gross C, Spatz E, Pollack C, Schwartz P, Wright J, Xu X. Overall and physician-level variability in trends of salpingectomy for interval sterilization. Gynecologic Oncology 2025, 200: 107-108. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2025.04.111.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEVALUATION OF A RAPID VITRIFICATION AND WARMING PROTOCOL IN IMMATURE AND MATURE HUMAN OOCYTES
Martin D, Lynch C, Desai V, Liebermann J. EVALUATION OF A RAPID VITRIFICATION AND WARMING PROTOCOL IN IMMATURE AND MATURE HUMAN OOCYTES. Fertility And Sterility 2025, 124: e51. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2025.05.078.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSimulation of Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy Using a Gynesim Real Tissue Mode
Joreitz B, Desai V, Errett M. Simulation of Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy Using a Gynesim Real Tissue Mode. Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Canada 2025, 47: 102873. DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2025.102873.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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