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Office Hours

  • Monday to Friday
    8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

  • Infusion Clinic Only:
    Saturday and Sunday 8:00 A.M. to
    12:00 P.M

Houston Center for Infectious Diseases Testimonials


HCID Comments

HCID Comments  Would Recommend
Thank You for the [visit for Vipul Desai, M.D.]  100%
Love this doctor and his office staff. I wish more doctors were like him. [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.]  100%
My son actually saw my son numerous years ago and completely healed a Staph Infection that kept coming back year after year. The entire facility are genuinely concerned about all of their patients and it is quite evident. [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.]  100%
I strongly recommend Dr. Palau and his staff. They are a great team. [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.]  100%
Dr Palau and his staff are always polite and courteous. [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.]  100%
coffee....donuts...brunch????| [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.]  100%
Na [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.]  90%

 

Leonardo Palau, M.D. Comments

Leonardo Palau, M.D. Comments  Would Recommend
His ability to relate to my parents in their language and with respect to their generational and cultural set ways was very helpful in my mother's health issues. Thank you for providing such personalized, thoughtful care!  100%
Na  90%
So far, service has been excellent.   100%
Dr Palau always listens and explains what treatment he is going to do.  100%
Dr. Palau is the best doctor I've ever had.  90%
He is a great doctor and great person  100%
Dr. Palau has been very thorough and knowledgeable about my illness. It was amazing and so appreciated the quickness of getting in to see him. I had called other infectious disease offices and they seemed unconcerned about my husbands health issues. We are very impressed with the staff and their concern for their patients.  100%
He is a honest and compassionate doctor and I would recommend me to anyone that needs a doctor in his field. I wish more doctors were like him.   100%

Keep up the great work! 

I appreciate his honesty and compassion. 

the staff, nurses and doctors are been great. 

Everything was great with my visit [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.] 

Dr. Palau has a great staff, and works hard to make sure my treatment is working for me. [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.] 

The staff is very knowledgeable, efficient and courteous. [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.]

The staff is wonderful. Each staff member makes you feel like the most important patient in the world... their focus is on you. [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.]

Is very professional

A wonderful doctor, with a great staff. I highly recommend Dr. Palau. 

Very easy to talk to, he made me feel like we were old friends. Great Guy! 

Dr. Palau is the best doctor I've ever been to. He has saved my toe. my foot and both legs. Who could ask fur more?  

Good man.

Dr Palau explained everything to me and my rheumatologist called him and I had appointment that very day!

He fought with my insurance co. for a much needed test that later revealed that I had pneumonia. Thank God for Dr. Palau!

He is a good Doctor

He has been my doctor since 2002, and I can't imagine using another doctor.

Dr. Palau and everyone in his office treated me fantastic. I would definitely recommend anyone needing this type of treatment to him.

We believe Dr Palau is a well-informed, kind doctor who cares for his patients. Most likely he saved my life, from a hospital super bug introduced by surgeons treating Kidney stones/stents.

I trust him and think he is a wonderful Dr. 

I saw Dr. Palau in 2010 for a lung infection which was resolved. 

Dr Palau was very attentive and treated and remembered me as an individual. 

Vipul Desai, M.D. Comments

Vipul Desai, M.D. Comments  Would Recommend

I wouldn't change a thing.  If it ain't broke dont fix it. This is without a doubt the finest clinic/group of healthcare providers I have ever had the pleasure to associated with. [visit for Vipul Desai, M.D.]

What can I say: TOP NOTCH !! the entire staff is so welcoming and patient. Truly the best of the best...I'll miss them when I'm all better. Oh and Jessica is awesome as well.

100%
Dr. Desai was knowledgeable and kind in explaining my condition and options to treat.  100%
I have truly found a dr that is understanding and terrific bed side manners   100%
Dr. Desai is an excellent doctor and wonderful human being. I truly appreciate Dr. Desai. The world needs more like him!!!  100%
I'm extremely grateful for the care and expertise of Dr. Desai.  100%
I am currently seeing several different doctors for various medical issues. I hold Dr. Desai and his staff in the HIGHEST regard. They are so professional and act SO quickly if an unexpected issue arises. I appreciate ALL of them VERY much!  100%
Warm pleasing personality while being professional at all times. Kindest doctor I've had.  90%
I am very grateful to Dr Desai for giving me such excellent care  100%

 

Everyone I have seen in this practice, from Dr. Chen and Dr. Desai to the infusion nurses and people at the desk, every single one has been outstanding. They are gracious, informative, kind, and educational. I have already referred people to the practice. Such personalized care is not common in these times of managed care and increased demand on health care providers' time. I greatly appreciate you all. 

He treated me as an intelligent partner in the conversation about my health. I wish more doctors could be like Dr. Desai... 

Dr. Desai is very thorough and he explains things well. Not rushed and office staff is helpful. Glad we found him.  

Again the experience I had here was amazing. The nurses and staff made sure you were taken well care of. I was very pleased [visit for Vipul Desai, M.D.] 

Great staff and nurses [visit for Vipul Desai, M.D.] 

This has been one of the best experiences from the doctor to all the nurses. Job well done.

He has a very gentle bedside manner. 

I thank Dr. Desai for his part in saving my life. I am very grateful. [visit for Vipul Desai, M.D.] 

Dr.Desai is one of the most thorough, kindest physician I have seen. I had an infection that was hard to treat due to allergic reactions I had to several antibiotics. I am thankful for his expertise...

Although no one can be the perfect 10, Dr. Desai was very close. I felt comfortable with him and even though I am in the medical field, he made sure to explain things so my wife and I both fully understood the care, the plan, and the reasoning

I love Dr. Desai! He has provided me with nothing but excellent care. He has come in on his days off to see me in the office. He is so compassionate and works so hard trying to find the root of the problem. I would recommend Dr. Desai any day of the week!

I enjoyed and appreciated everything he did for me. So much so that I have reccommended him to a friend 

Dr. Desai is very pleasant, patient and explains what problem is and what treatment and medicines are for, very well. 

HCID Comments

The staff is very knowledgeable, efficient and courteous. [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.]

I felt well taken care, especially when taking an infusion. Very nice nurses, atmosphere pleasant. [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.] 

When I first called, one of the nurses called my insurance to verify what was covered and not covered for an upcoming appointment I had. Although this might not have been see as a major effort on the nurse's part, I greatly appreciated!! [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.] 

Everyone I have seen in this practice, from Dr. Chen and Dr. Desai to the infusion nurses and people at the desk, every single one has been outstanding. They are gracious, informative, kind, and educational. I have already referred people to the practice. Such personalized care is not common in these times of managed care and increased demand on health care providers' time. I greatly appreciate you all. [visit for Vipul Desai, M.D.] 

This entire office was very helpful and concerned about my comfort and answered any questions I had. They were great! [visit for Leonardo Palau, M.D.] 

Thanks for being there!!! [visit for Vipul Desai, M.D.] 

 

Houston Wellness Center

Houston Travel Vaccinations

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*Notice: No shows will be subject to a $100 no show fee unless they cancel within 24 hours.

Travel Medicine

Office Hours

  • Monday to Friday
    8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

  • Infusion Clinic Only:
    Saturday and Sunday 8:00 A.M. to
    12:00 P.M