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Dr. Nisha S. Desai, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Portland, Oregon

Dr. Nisha S. Desai, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Portland, Oregon
NPI: 1265605984· License: MD154248 (OR) verify
Graduated 2007(~19 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $192 across 10 payments (what this means)
4.62(442 ratings)

About

Dr. Nisha S. Desai is a board-certified dermatologist practicing at NW Dermatology Institute in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in medical dermatology, with a particular interest in hair disorders, and also has extensive experience in cosmetic procedures like lip fillers and skin cancer excision. Dr. Desai treats a variety of conditions, including acne and psoriasis, and is affiliated with several insurance providers, including Medicare and Aetna. While one platform lists a low rating, she boasts impressive ratings on others, including 4.6/5 on northshore.org and 5/5 on health.usnews.com, suggesting a discrepancy to investigate further.

Specialties

  • Dermatology

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Nisha S. Desai, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Lip Fillers

$500

1 patient report · 2018

About typicalTypical in Portland: $475–$816 (median $650, 4 reports) compare ↗

Help us keep this data current and accurate. If you've had a procedure with Dr. Nisha S. Desai, please take a moment to contribute your cost information.

Patient Experience

Dr. Nisha S. Desai Review Summary

3.8
Dr. Desai's ratings present a mixed picture. While there's a single, significantly low rating of 1.0 on one unspecified platform, she receives much higher marks elsewhere. She boasts a 4.6 out of 5 on northshore.org, a 4.3 on healthgrades.com, and a perfect 5 out of 5 on health.usnews.com. Averaging these scores gives a much more favorable overall rating.

Ratings from Other Platforms

northshore.org

4.6 out of 5

Based on 1238 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.3 out of 5

Based on 10 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 77 reviews

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Dr. Nisha S. Desai, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Portland, Oregon

NW Dermatology Institute - Portland

2525 NW Lovejoy St., Ste. 400, Portland, Oregon

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$192

Payments

10

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Nisha S. Desai received $192 across 10 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

NW Dermatology Institute - Portland

2525 NW Lovejoy St., Ste. 400

Portland, Oregon

Office Information

Where does Dr. Nisha S. Desai practice?

Doctor's Office

NW Dermatology Institute - Portland (Primary)

2525 NW Lovejoy St., Ste. 400, Portland, Oregon

(1 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Research Center

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Education & Experience

Education

University Of Toledo

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In General Dermatology
Board Certified In Pediatric Dermatology

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Nisha S. Desai online?
The provided information doesn't confirm online booking availability. Contacting the office at (503) 223-1933 or checking their website is recommended.
Does Dr. Nisha S. Desai offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't specify whether Dr. Desai offers telehealth services.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Nisha S. Desai?
At least one patient advises against receiving lip injections from Dr. Desai.
What areas of care does Dr. Nisha S. Desai cater to?
Dr. Desai provides comprehensive dermatological care, including medical and pediatric dermatology. She specializes in diagnosing and treating hair disorders and has extensive experience with cosmetic skin procedures and skin cancer excision. She treats various conditions, including acne and psoriasis.