Common questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the treatment and what to expect.
General questions
Is the office open on Sundays?
No, the office is closed on Sundays.
Does Dr. Desai work on Saturdays?
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Can I cancel or reschedule an appointment?
What insurance plans does the office accept?
What insurance plans does the doctor accept?
The school gave me a form. When will it be completed?
Do you offer sports physicals?
My child is starting a job and needs a doctor form stating they are able to work. Can you complete it?
When is my child’s next visit?
Do you offer telemedicine or virtual visits?
Common illnesses
My child is sick. Can I speak with the doctor?
If the doctor is available, the call may be transferred. If the child is very sick, a same-day appointment may be offered. Otherwise, the doctor typically returns parent calls at the end of the day.
My child has a rash. What can I apply?
My child has an appointment for vaccines but is a little sick. Should I reschedule?
We are traveling. Does my child need special vaccines or precautions?
My child has a cough and fever. Can the doctor send medicine?
Can the doctor send a refill for vitamins or Tylenol?
My child has seasonal allergies. Can the doctor send allergy medication?
Can the doctor send my child's prescription to a different pharmacy?
My child has diarrhea. What should I do?
My child is a little sick. What should I do if their condition worsens at night or on the weekend?
What should I do if my child is having an asthma attack?
Vaccines & newborn care
The area where my child received a vaccine is red and swollen. What should I do?
Mild redness and swelling at the injection site are common. Apply a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the affected area for short periods throughout the day. If the redness worsens, becomes very painful, or your child develops a fever or other concerning symptoms, please contact our office.
How safe are vaccines for babies?
How can I prepare my child for shots?
Will vaccine ingredients harm my child more than the diseases they prevent?
Does my child need all of the recommended vaccines right now? Can we wait and get some later?
Will my child be okay if they have a side effect?
I've heard that vaccines can cause autism. Is that true?
After leaving the hospital, when should my baby see the doctor?
How can I recognize if my baby is having an allergic reaction?
What can I do if my newborn cries a lot?
Preventive care & growth
What are the most common concerns parents discuss with the doctor?
Many parents have questions about growth and development, including: • When their child will start walking • When their child will begin talking • Toilet training readiness • Whether their child is gaining weight appropriately • Whether their child is growing and developing normally Our doctors are happy to discuss these concerns and monitor your child's progress at every visit.
Why is preventive care so important?
How often does my child need a checkup?
Test Result and medical record
Has the office received my child's test results?
If we have already received the test results, we will inform the parents. If we have not received them yet, we will check which laboratory performed the testing and contact the lab to request that the results be sent to our office.
Can I speak with the doctor about my child's test results?
Has the office received my child's medical records from their previous doctor?
Common questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the treatment and what to expect.
General questions
Is the office open on Sundays?
No, the office is closed on Sundays.
Does Dr. Desai work on Saturdays?
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Can I cancel or reschedule an appointment?
What insurance plans does the office accept?
What insurance plans does the doctor accept?
The school gave me a form. When will it be completed?
Do you offer sports physicals?
My child is starting a job and needs a doctor form stating they are able to work. Can you complete it?
When is my child’s next visit?
Do you offer telemedicine or virtual visits?
Common illnesses
My child is sick. Can I speak with the doctor?
If the doctor is available, the call may be transferred. If the child is very sick, a same-day appointment may be offered. Otherwise, the doctor typically returns parent calls at the end of the day.
My child has a rash. What can I apply?
My child has an appointment for vaccines but is a little sick. Should I reschedule?
We are traveling. Does my child need special vaccines or precautions?
My child has a cough and fever. Can the doctor send medicine?
Can the doctor send a refill for vitamins or Tylenol?
My child has seasonal allergies. Can the doctor send allergy medication?
Can the doctor send my child's prescription to a different pharmacy?
My child has diarrhea. What should I do?
My child is a little sick. What should I do if their condition worsens at night or on the weekend?
What should I do if my child is having an asthma attack?
Vaccines & newborn care
The area where my child received a vaccine is red and swollen. What should I do?
Mild redness and swelling at the injection site are common. Apply a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the affected area for short periods throughout the day. If the redness worsens, becomes very painful, or your child develops a fever or other concerning symptoms, please contact our office.
How safe are vaccines for babies?
How can I prepare my child for shots?
Will vaccine ingredients harm my child more than the diseases they prevent?
Does my child need all of the recommended vaccines right now? Can we wait and get some later?
Will my child be okay if they have a side effect?
I've heard that vaccines can cause autism. Is that true?
After leaving the hospital, when should my baby see the doctor?
How can I recognize if my baby is having an allergic reaction?
What can I do if my newborn cries a lot?
Preventive care & growth
What are the most common concerns parents discuss with the doctor?
Many parents have questions about growth and development, including: • When their child will start walking • When their child will begin talking • Toilet training readiness • Whether their child is gaining weight appropriately • Whether their child is growing and developing normally Our doctors are happy to discuss these concerns and monitor your child's progress at every visit.
Why is preventive care so important?
How often does my child need a checkup?
Test result and medical record
Has the office received my child's test results?
If we have already received the test results, we will inform the parents. If we have not received them yet, we will check which laboratory performed the testing and contact the lab to request that the results be sent to our office.
Can I speak with the doctor about my child's test results?
Has the office received my child's medical records from their previous doctor?
Location
Contact Details
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday : 10 am - 6 pm
Friday : 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday : 10 am - 6 pm
(Open 2ⁿᵈ, 3ʳᵈ & 4ᵗʰ Saturday)
Every Child. Every Stage. Expert Care.
718-445-3029
desaipeds@gmail.com
Board-certified pediatrician serving Queens, NY, including Flushing (11354, 11355, 11356, 11358), Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, Bayside, Astoria, Forest Hills, Woodside, Jamaica, and Fresh Meadows.
© 2026 Dr. Brena M. Desai Pediatrician PC. All Rights Reserved.
© 2026 Dr. Brena M. Desai Pediatrician PC. All Rights Reserved.
Every Child. Every Stage. Expert Care.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday : 10 am - 6 pm
Friday : 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday : 10 am - 6 pm
(Open 2ⁿᵈ, 3ʳᵈ & 4ᵗʰ Saturday)
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Location
Contact Details
718-445-3029
157-15 46th Ave, Flushing, NY 11355, United States
desaipeds@gmail.com
Board-certified pediatrician serving Queens, NY, including Flushing (11354, 11355, 11356, 11358), Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, Bayside, Astoria, Forest Hills, Woodside, Jamaica, and Fresh Meadows.