- Expert - HIV - AIDS
- Prof & Head of Department of Internal Medicine, Sir J J Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai.
- Chief Anti Retroviral Treatment Center , Sir J J Hospital.
- She is a prominent AIDS specialist.
- Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, National Ageing Research Institute (NARI).
- Dr Deshpande had the opportunity to work for different departments in J J Hospital, She also played a crucial role in developing the nuclear medicine, critical care and AIDS units of the hospital.
- Loves teaching.