Navtika R. Desai, DO, FACE, ECNU

Dr. Desai founded Full Circle Endocrinology in 2009 and continues to enjoy delivering the highest quality of health care to the growing communities of central New Jersey. Dr. Desai’s many years of serving in hospital and physician association leadership roles evidence her commitment to enhancing best-in-class specialty care throughout New Jersey.

“My motivation is driven by my patients thriving and feeling well and living life to their fullest.“

“I will actively listen to your concerns and my staff and I will be attentive to your needs.”

Education

• Muhlenberg College, magna cum laude, in Biology
• UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) in Stratford, NJ (now Rowan University)
• Residency in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Endocrine Fellowship at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York

Certification

• Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and Internal Medicine
• Recertification in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2016), and Internal Medicine (2014)
• Fellow of The American College of Endocrinology (FACE)
• Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU)

Hospital Affiliation

Hospital Affiliation University Medical Center Princeton at Plainsboro
RWJ/ Somerset Medical Center

Leadership

•  National Board of Directors, American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE, 2021-present)
• Past President, NJ Chapter of AACE (2016-2020)
• Board of Directors, NJ Chapter of AACE (2011 – 2016)
• Chief of Endocrinology, Princeton Medical Center (2016 – 2018)
• Acting Chair, Diabetes Advisory Committee, Newton Memorial Hospital (2007)

Languages

• English, Spanish, Gujarati and Hindi