Board of Directors

Uma S. Desai, MD

Uma S. Desai, MD is a board-certified Family Physician with more than 21 years of experience caring for patients and families in a primary care setting. Throughout her career, Dr. Desai built meaningful, long-term relationships with her patients, providing compassionate, comprehensive care with a focus on prevention, education, and overall well-being.

Since retiring from clinical practice in 2021, Dr. Desai has dedicated her time and energy to giving back to her community. Drawing on her background in primary care, preventive medicine, and patient advocacy, she remains deeply committed to improving access to care and ensuring individuals and families have the resources needed to navigate their health journeys with confidence and dignity. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals living with spinal cord injuries, advocating for access to the care, education, and resources necessary to maintain quality of life.Dr. Desai is inspired by the mission of D1 Strong – The Journey.  She believes in the transformative impact that appropriate treatment, guidance, and support provides in helping individuals with neurological injuries build resilience and achieve their full potential. Through her service on the board, Dr. Desai is honored to support efforts that strengthen individuals, families, and the broader community.