Best Indian Doctors in Madison (2026)

TL;DR

• Madison has a substantial and growing Indian and Desi physician community distributed across major health systems and independent practices
• UW Health is the dominant institutional home, with many Indian-origin physicians practicing from its Highland Ave and Junction Rd locations
• This guide covers 25 Indian-origin physicians documented in Madison local records as of 2026
• Addresses and phone numbers are grounded in verified records; call ahead to confirm availability, specialty, and insurance
• The Madison Indian/Desi medical community reflects decades of South Asian academic and professional immigration anchored by UW-Madison

Why Madison Has a Strong Indian/Desi Physician Community

Madison is a university city, and that shapes its professional landscape in lasting ways. UW-Madison draws graduate students, researchers, and faculty from across India and the South Asian diaspora, and many who arrived for advanced degrees have built long careers here. Medicine follows this pattern closely. Physicians who trained at UW's medical school or completed residencies in Madison sometimes stayed; others were recruited by UW Health or by independent practices serving the city's growing population.

The result, as of 2026, is a medical community with a significant Indian and South Asian presence across specialties — internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, psychiatry, family medicine, and more. For patients who value a physician who shares cultural or linguistic context, or for newly arrived Indian families still navigating Madison's healthcare geography, knowing where these physicians practice is a practical starting point.

This guide compiles Indian-origin physicians and medical professionals documented in Madison's local business records. Addresses are listed as recorded; specialties and insurance acceptance should be verified directly with each practice.

Indian/Desi Physicians at UW Health and Major Madison Locations

UW Health is the dominant institutional presence in Madison's healthcare landscape. Several Indian-origin physicians in the 2026 records practice from UW Health locations across the city.

Dr. Somi Singh practices from 600 Highland Ave, the address of UW Health University Hospital — one of Madison's largest multispecialty centers. Dr. Kasturi Das and Dr. Hem Desai also practice from 600 Highland Ave. Dr. Abhinav Patel, Dr. Aesha Patel, and Dr. Kaleem Ahmed are each listed at the same Highland Ave address, underscoring how many Indian-origin physicians operate within UW Health's main campus complex.

At 451 Junction Rd — another UW Health clinic location — Dr. Deepak Gopal and Dr. Sanjeev Jain both maintain practices. Dr. Jain's phone is listed as 608-265-7740 and Dr. Gopal's as 608-263-8094.

The 749 University Row address (Suite 200) is home to Dr. Harveen Kaur, Dr. Vijay Joshi, and Dr. Aahad Khan, all reachable at 608-263-6400 per the records.

Dr. Adalee Gill is listed at 750 Highland Ave, and Dr. Vinay Patel at 750 University Row — both close to the main UW Health cluster. Dr. Cajal Patel is at 2880 University Ave.

Practices Across Madison's Neighborhoods

Beyond UW Health's main campus addresses, a range of Indian-origin physicians practice across Madison's broader geography.

Dr. Atit Desai at 5534 Medical Cir (608-274-0355) and Dr. Puneet Dhillon at 4410 Regent St (608-233-9746) both operate on the west side. Dr. Rajbir Grewal is at 610 N Whitney Way (608-263-4550) — a north-side corridor with several specialty practices.

On the east and central sides of the city: Dr. Nivedita Nair is listed at 3434 E Washington Ave (608-443-5480), and Dr. Sanjli Mehta practices at 1956 Atwood Ave (608-616-0265). Dr. Rachna Tiwari is at 1 Science Ct (608-284-6360), and Dr. Shefaali Sharma at 5801 Research Park Blvd (608-729-6300) on the far west side. Dr. Niketa Desai is located at 1821 S Stoughton Rd (608-260-6000), and Dr. Roopa Shah at 752 N High Point Rd (608-824-4000).

Dr. Dinesh Shah is listed at 117 S Hamilton St, and Dr. Jared Dubey at 629 Spruce St (858-603-2258). Dr. Jared Dubey is one of the few listed with an out-of-area area code, which may indicate a practice with multiple locations.

A Note on Using This Directory

The records here provide name, address, and phone number — grounded data from verified local sources. What this list does not include, and what cannot be inferred without direct contact, is specialty, insurance acceptance, whether a physician is currently taking new patients, or any clinical credentials beyond their documented name and location.

For Indian families in Madison who want a physician who speaks Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, or another South Asian language, the best approach is to call the practice directly and ask. Language capability is not reliably captured in business records and changes with staff turnover.

It is also worth noting that "Indian-origin" as used here means physicians with South Asian surnames appearing in Madison local business records. This list should be treated as a starting directory, not a clinically curated recommendation. Physician profiles on UW Health's website and individual practice websites provide specialty information and current availability.

Insider Tip: Many Indian-origin physicians at 600 Highland Ave and 749 University Row are part of large multispecialty groups within UW Health. Rather than navigating department websites, calling UW Health's main scheduling line and asking for the physician by name is typically faster and more reliable for reaching the right office.

FAQ

How do I find an Indian-origin physician in Madison who speaks my language? Call the practice directly. Business records do not capture language capability reliably. UW Health scheduling staff can sometimes note a language preference when booking and route you accordingly.

Are all of the physicians listed here currently accepting new patients? Patient availability changes constantly. No listing here should be assumed to reflect current availability — confirm by phone before planning a visit.

What specialties are covered by Madison's Indian/Desi physician community? The business records underlying this list do not specify specialty. UW Health's physician directory and individual practice websites are the right places to confirm what each physician treats.

Are these physicians affiliated with UW Health? Many appear to be, based on shared addresses at 600 Highland Ave, 451 Junction Rd, and 749 University Row. Some others — like Dr. Puneet Dhillon on Regent St and Dr. Sanjli Mehta on Atwood Ave — may practice independently or through other systems.

Is this a complete list of Indian-origin physicians in Madison? No. This covers individuals documented in Madison local business records as of 2026. The full Indian and Desi physician community in Madison is larger than what any single record set captures.

Bottom Line

Madison's Indian and Desi physician community is both substantial and geographically distributed. From UW Health's main campus — where Dr. Somi Singh, Dr. Kasturi Das, Dr. Sanjeev Jain, Dr. Harveen Kaur, and Dr. Hem Desai all practice — to west-side offices like Dr. Atit Desai and Dr. Puneet Dhillon, to east-side and midtown locations like Dr. Nivedita Nair, Dr. Sanjli Mehta, and Dr. Shefaali Sharma, the coverage across the city is real. Use this directory as a starting point, verify specialty and availability by phone, and let the conversation take it from there. Madison's Indian medical community has the depth to serve the city's growing South Asian population — the task is finding the right fit for your specific healthcare needs.