Summary

Dr. Apurva Desai is a board-certified oncologist who specializes in cancer care and hospice & palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Chicago Medicine. With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Desai brings extensive expertise to his patients' cancer treatment journeys. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Desai practices at multiple locations throughout Illinois, including Huntley, Hoffman Estates, Elgin, Niles, Crystal Lake, and Park Ridge, with his primary affiliation at Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet. He specializes in treating lung cancer and iron deficiency anemia, while also helping patients manage nausea and vomiting that can occur during cancer treatment. His practice includes performing complete blood counts, white blood cell differential testing, and infusion therapy to support comprehensive cancer care. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 31 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Chicago Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Apurva A Desai has 7 locations

Dr. Apurva A Desai

10350 Haligus Rd Ste 210Huntley, IL 60142

Amita Health Saint Alexius Medical Center

1555 N Barrington RdHoffman Estates, IL 60169

Advocate Sherman Hospital

1425 N Randall RdElgin, IL 60123

Illinois Cancer Specialists Niles

8915 W Golf RdNiles, IL 60714
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercyhealth Hospital And Physician Clinic Crystal Lake

875 S Il Route 31Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

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OncologyNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Huntley , ILHoffman Estates , ILGlenview , ILNorth Aurora , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Apurva A Desai

  • AARP
  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Apurva A Desai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Apurva A Desai has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Chicago Medicine

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Apurva Desai accepting new patients?
Dr. Apurva Desai is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Apurva Desai's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Apurva Desai accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Apurva Desai accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Apurva Desai affiliated with?
Dr. Apurva Desai is affiliated with Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center Joliet.
Where is Dr. Apurva Desai's office located?
Dr. Apurva Desai's office is located at 10350 Haligus Rd Ste 210, Huntley, IL, 60142.
Does Dr. Apurva Desai accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Apurva Desai has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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