Vrunda Desai, MD, FACOG
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Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
310 Cedar Street, PO Box 208063
New Haven, CT 06520-8063
United States
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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.
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- 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
Linda Fan, MD, FACOG
Cary Gross, MD
Peter Schwartz, MD
Harlan Krumholz, MD, SM
Jeph Herrin, PhD
41Publications
530Citations
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2025
Placement of the T380A Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive Using a Single-Hand Inserter
Dunsmoor-Su R, Desai V, Pandolfi E, Audette C, Miller J, Fuller A, Brown E, Hirth R, Seetal-Kihei K, McKain L. Placement of the T380A Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive Using a Single-Hand Inserter. O&G Open 2025, 2: e068. DOI: 10.1097/og9.0000000000000068.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Physician variation in adopting prophylactic salpingectomy at the time of postpartum sterilization for ovarian cancer risk reduction
Xu X, Desai V, Gross C, Spatz E, Schwartz P, Wright J. Physician variation in adopting prophylactic salpingectomy at the time of postpartum sterilization for ovarian cancer risk reduction. Gynecologic Oncology 2024, 190: s318-s319. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.07.480.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTubal Sterilization Rates by State Abortion Laws After the Dobbs Decision
Xu X, Chen L, Desai V, Gross C, Pollack C, Schwartz P, Wright J. Tubal Sterilization Rates by State Abortion Laws After the Dobbs Decision. JAMA 2024, 332: 1204-1206. PMID: 39259564, PMCID: PMC11391354, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.16862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRethinking the Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Consult: Creating a Patient-Centered, See-and-Treat Model of Care
Robinson E, Desai V, Chudnoff S. Rethinking the Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Consult: Creating a Patient-Centered, See-and-Treat Model of Care. O&G Open 2024, 1: 008. DOI: 10.1097/og9.0000000000000008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbnormal uterine bleedingPatient-centeredEvaluation of abnormal uterine bleedingClinical care modelsHealth care efficiencyAssessed patients' historyPhysician engagementUterine assessmentCare modelUterine bleedingCare settingsPatient experienceGynecologic conditionsCare efficiencyOutpatient procedureIn-officePatient historyOutpatient settingCoronavirus disease 2019Operating roomClinical practiceLearning curveCareCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicInternational variability in regulatory requirements for sperm donors
Isley L, Martin D, Pandolfi E, Di Berardino T, Desai V. International variability in regulatory requirements for sperm donors. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2024, 48: 104056. DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2024.104056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSame-sex couplesSperm donationRegulatory requirementsSperm donorsMental health evaluationSame-sex marriageDonor anonymityDonor compensationDonor spermMonetary compensationAnonymous donationLawMedical screeningMale factor infertilityDonationHealth evaluationCountriesHeterosexual couplesIdentity disclosureCompensationLimited donor poolYears of ageCare issuesMarriageDisclosureIncreased Patient Engagement with Utilization of Online Cryomanagement Platform
Lynch C, Pandolfi E, Walimbe P, Ng C, Gonsalez S, Desai V. Increased Patient Engagement with Utilization of Online Cryomanagement Platform. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2024, 48: 104062. DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2024.104062.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Simulation of Laparoscopic Myomectomy Using a Gynesim Real Tissue Model
Hudson, Desai V. Simulation of Laparoscopic Myomectomy Using a Gynesim Real Tissue Model. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2023, 30: s28. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.079.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
7830 Use of Gynesim Model for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Simulation
Mackenzie M, Desai V. 7830 Use of Gynesim Model for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Simulation. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2022, 29: s104. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.09.335.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpact of the use of RI Witness Electronic Witnessing System on the IVF Laboratory Staff and Patient Experience in UK and Ireland
Lynch C, Audette C, Di Berardino T, Desai V. Impact of the use of RI Witness Electronic Witnessing System on the IVF Laboratory Staff and Patient Experience in UK and Ireland. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2022, 45: e39. DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.08.067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIMPACT OF THE USE OF RI WITNESS ELECTRONIC WITNESSING SYSTEM ON THE IVF LABORATORY STAFF AND PATIENT EXPERIENCE
Audette C, Lynch C, Di Berardino T, Desai V. IMPACT OF THE USE OF RI WITNESS ELECTRONIC WITNESSING SYSTEM ON THE IVF LABORATORY STAFF AND PATIENT EXPERIENCE. Fertility And Sterility 2022, 118: e329. DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.09.114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConcepts
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